Grandma Graces Macaroni Salad With Tuna Recipes

GRANDMA GRACE'S MACARONI SALAD WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente doneness.
• Drain and immediately plunge into very cold water to stop any further cooking.
• Drain the tuna, and coarsely crumble into the drained and cooled macaroni.
• Gently stir in about 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise.
• Add the pickles, celery and dried dill.
• Stir again gently adding more mayonnaise until desired coverage is achieved. (I don't like it dry, but it shouldn't be "soupy").
• Add salt and pepper to taste, again gently stirring inches.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
• If the salad looks a bit dry, you can add a bit more mayonnaise right before serving.
• Garnish with fresh dill and sliced eggs if using.

SARASOTA'S ... --THIS IS GRANDMA'S TUNA MACARONI SALAD--

Steps:

• Pasta -- Cook according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl and let cool as you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Salad -- Not too much to this. To the semi cooled pasta, add in the peas, celery, onion, olives, pickles, and egg.
• Then in a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients - mayonnaise, parsley, dill, pickle juice, mustard, salt and pepper. I add all of the dressing (but I reserve a couple of spoons) to the pasta and toss well. I reserve a couple of spoons because after it chills, I like to add just a bit more to freshen it up. It really depends on how creamy you like the pasta. I prefer it not to be too mayo tasting. Last, I fold in the tuna because I don't want to break it up too much. Just fold in.
• Chill -- Before serving. I cover well with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes to an hour and then stir once more. Add that reserved dressing if you want and season with any additional salt and pepper.
• Garnish and Serve -- I transfer to a pretty serving bowl, garnish with the remaining sliced egg, paprika and chopped dill. This was my Macaroni and Tuna Salad.
• As I said, over a small bed of lettuce, a cup or bowl of creamy tomato soup, and homemade bread -- ENJOY!

TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender; drain then rinse well under cold water; place in a bowl then toss with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking.
• Add in tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery and sweet pickles; toss to combine.
• In a bowl mix together mayonnaise with sour cream, sweet relish (if using) garlic powder, yellow mustard (start with 1 tablespoon mustard) and seasoned salt; add to the macaroni mixture; mix well to combine.
• Season with black pepper to taste.
• Arrange the cooked egg wedges around the inside of the bowl, then dust the top of the salad and eggs lightly with paprika.
• Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving (the longer chilling time the better!).

GRANDMA WELLS' TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• 2. Place frozen peas in a colander and run warm water over them to thaw; then drain well.
• 3. When macaroni is done, rinse well in cold water to cool.
• 4. Place all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl. Mix well.
• 5. Chill, then serve.

GRANDMA'S TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and let cool.
• Mix in the other items well, adding mayo last.
• Chill well before serving.
• When I make this, I omit the celery, add more dried onion, and add a little curry powder and garlic powder and cayenne.

TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
• Place cooled macaroni into a large bowl. Add the flaked tuna, onion, celery, radishes, carrots and hb eggs.
• In a seperate bowl, mix together all of the dressing ingredients. Mix until well blended.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and blend together well.
• Chill and serve.
• Add a splash of milk and stir before serving -- especially the next day.