GRANDMA WELLS' TUNA MACARONI SALAD

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Kitty's birthday salad. Traditionally we have made this every July for years and years. Until Grandma Wells died, the kids never knew it was originally her recipe from the 1960s.

Provided by Katrina Freed

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and cool under running water.
  • Place macaroni into a large salad bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, green peas, tuna, celery, Cheddar cheese, red onion, and chopped sweet pickle until thoroughly combined. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 312.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Areyonna Pierre
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Alex Hady
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This is a great recipe for a classic tuna macaroni salad. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tuhin Ahammed
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lata Moti Ofgaha
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.


Nico Mendoza
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Micheal Oluga
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a really affordable meal.


Mutton Chops
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Alice Assey
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This is the best tuna macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfect and the macaroni is cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Elijah Salter
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jamie Donald
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This tuna macaroni salad is a classic for a reason! It's simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. I love that it's so versatile, too. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a bit of chopped celery and red onion fo