How To Make Tuna Salad With Elbow Noodles?

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. …
2. Stir together macaroni, peas, celery, tuna, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper.

A traditional recipe for potlucks, tuna macaroni salad is quick and simple to put together. There are numerous hard-boiled eggs, peas, celery, onions, and sweet pickle relish in this creamy, delicious dish. It pairs well with sandwiches, burgers, and barbecued chicken. You name it!.

This recipe for tuna macaroni salad is ideal for your next picnic and serves 10 to 12 people as a side dish. During the sweltering summer, there’s something about a cool, creamy recipe that really hits the spot. Additionally, you can make this tuna macaroni salad a day or two in advance because it only gets better with time. Before serving, add an additional tablespoon or two of mayonnaise if it has lost some of its creaminess.

Tuna Macaroni Salad is a really budget-friendly recipe. Pasta salad gets plenty of flavor and some protein by adding a can of tuna instead of paying for a recipe with more protein. Leftovers make a great lunch.

IngredientsYield: 10 to 12 servings

Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)

1pound elbow macaroni

2(5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained

2hard-boiled eggs, peeled and smashed with a fork

1½cups mayonnaise, plus more to taste

½cup sweet relish

1tablespoon yellow or Dijon mustard

1teaspoon onion powder

½teaspoon black pepper

1cup chopped celery (from about 3 stalks, optional)

1medium sweet onion, chopped (optional)

Paprika, for garnish

Step 1Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, and cook the macaroni according to package instructions, until slightly pasta al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool and set aside.

Step 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add chopped celery and onion, if using, and toss gently with a spoon to combine.

Step 3Taste and adjust salt and mayonnaise as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to overnight. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish before serving cold.

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What Else Can I Mix Into My Macaroni Salad?

This recipe is so simple, so delicious, and so versatile. Give these mix-ins a try!.

Canned salmon

Shredded chicken

Bell peppers

Cucumber

Tomatoes

Fresh herbs

Corn

Hardboiled eggs

Feta cheese

FAQ

Do you put eggs in tuna macaroni salad?

Cooked macaroni, tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion powder, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt should all be combined in a sizable mixing bowl. If using, add finely chopped celery and onion, and combine by gently tossing with a spoon. Taste and adjust salt and mayonnaise as needed.

How do you make a Martha Stewart tuna salad?

To make it, combine two oil-packed tuna cans with thinly sliced celery, an apple that has been chopped into pieces about the size of a quarter, mayonnaise, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toasted sourdough is how Martha serves hers, but you can have your tuna salad however you like.

What spices go with tuna?

Spices and seasonings that go well with tuna include ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. As tuna naturally contains a small amount of salt, try to avoid adding excessive amounts. Additionally, the pickle relish imparts a briny, salty flavor. So salt-free seasonings are always best.

How long is tuna macaroni salad good for in the fridge?

When kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container, traditional macaroni salad keeps for up to 5 days. However, to be on the safe side, we advise eating this tuna macaroni salad within 3 days.