Grandmas Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipes

GRANDMA WELLS' TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

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

SOUTHERN TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
• While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
• Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons relish juice; place the rest in a large bowl with onion, bell pepper, carrot, and egg.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing into reserved relish juice. Mix in sour cream, milk, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Fold gently into the macaroni mixture. Refrigerate to let flavors blend, 4 to 24 hours.

TUNA-MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook. Drain and cool completely.
• In a large bowl, fold together the macaroni with the remaining ingredients. Season.

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.

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.

GRANDMA BARBARA'S TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain completely. Cool.
• Mix all ingredients (except paprika) together until well incorporated.
• Sprinkle paprika on top.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• **Depending on how wet or dry you like it you may want to add extra Miracle Whip after it has chilled.

GARDEN TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tuna, vegetables and parsley. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water; add to tuna mixture., In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.