Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe is a classic favorite. Elbow macaroni, canned tuna, onion, peas and a seasoned mayonnaise all combine for a family favorite!
THE BEST TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Tuna Macaroni Salad is a dish that doesn’t get a lot of credit. It’s one of those meals that most of us remember our Mommas making. It is economical and it makes a lot. I absolutely love to dig into a bowl of this stuff. It is one of my favorite comfort foods (besides THE BEST EVER POTATO SALAD). This really is an entire meal in one for me. 
WHAT DO I ADD TO TUNA MACARONI SALAD?
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE TUNA MACARONI SALAD:
Cook macaroni according to directions on package. While pasta is cooking, drain cans of tuna well. Chop hard boiled eggs and shallot. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, celery seed, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Stir well to combine. 
Stir in tuna.
Once macaroni is cooked, drain well and rinse with cold water until pasta has cooled. Pour drained macaroni into a large bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture onto pasta.Then add chopped eggs and shallot, followed by thawed peas. Stir well.
Cover with plastic wrap and pop into the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
Enjoy
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box elbow macaroni
- 3 5 oz cans tuna packed in water, drained well
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp celery seed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to directions on package.
- While pasta is cooking, drain cans of tuna well.
- Chop hard boiled eggs and shallot.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, celery seed, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
- Stir well to combine.
- Stir in tuna.
- Once macaroni is cooked, drain well and rinse with cold water until pasta has cooled.
- Pour drained macaroni into a large bowl.
- Pour mayonnaise mixture onto pasta.
- Then add chopped eggs and shallot, followed by thawed peas.
- Stir well.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
- Put bowl into the fridge for a couple of hours, then serve.
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Gayle says
I made the salad this afternoon. I’m not a sweet relish fan so I was pleasantly surprised how well all of the flavors ‘married’ for wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Kim Brown says
I made this tonight it was Absolutely Delicious thanks!
Rhonda says
I’m planning to make this today, but what are your thoughts on adding a bit of curry to this? Thanks!
Amy says
I made this today. It is delicious but the celery seed is a little overpowering so I think next time I’ll only use half but I am definitely saving this recipe!
Trish says
What about celery salt instead of seed?
Ashley Menwer says
Was exactly what I was looking for! I made the recipe as noted and did not change anything!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Hi Ashley!! Yay! Thanks so much. Love hearing that!!
Karen says
It isn’t even chilled yet, and it’s the BEST tuna macaroni salad i have ever had. Everything goes together perfectly! Thank you so much for sharing. This will be my go to from now on. 🙂
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Oh wow!! Thank you so much Karen! Loved hearing this! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment 🙂
kitchens city says
Macaroni salad is one of my favorites and this recipe definitely did not disappoint. I’m pinning and making!Love this recipe.easy and simple .i will definitely try it.
Ron says
I also added candied Jalapeno slices (chopped) tp give it some character