Tuna Macaroni Summer Salad Food

TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and salt; stir into tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

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!).

TUNA & MACARONI SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In large pot bring between 5-6 cups of water to boil and add your elbow macaroni. You need to cook according to directions on the back of the macaroni box, usually 8-10 minutes.
• Drain all excess water from macaroni and allow macaroni to sit while it cools for about 20 minutes. In large mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, diced onion, carrots, peppers, horseradish, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mix throughly.
• Next, add tuna fish and mix throughly followed by the Romano cheese. Not only will your tuna macaroni taste great it is very colorful also.
• Finally, place your salad in an attractive serving bowl and add your parsley and paprika on top as a final garnish. Remember, presentation is important!

TUNA-MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni as directed on package, adding peas for last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking; rinse with cold water and drain.
• In large bowl, mix macaroni, peas and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

MACARONI TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.
• In a large bowl, lightly toss the tuna with celery, onion, and about 1 cup mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the remaining mayonnaise, macaroni, olives, and grape tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

SUMMER TUNA & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Put all prepared ingredients into a very large bowl and mix well. Then pour dressing over salad and mix to coat the ingredients well. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Serve cold.
• Note: For a different flavor change, try: about 1 cup Italian dressing, or 1 cup of Ranch dressing.

COLD MACARONI TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, place the macaroni and peas.
• Add the eggs and tuna; mix well.
• Mix together mayo, salt, and pepper.
• Add to tuna mixture a little at a time; mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Boil pasta as directed until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. (I also boil the eggs at this time and rinse then in cold water when finished).
• In a large salad bowl, combine chopped eggs, diced onion, celery, mayo, lemon, spices, relish, and hot sauce.
• Drain the tuna well and flake into the bowl.
• Make sure the pasta is relatively dry (a little water clinging to them keeps the salad moist and cuts down the mayo needed).
• Thoroughly mix the salad and chill if desired.
• Serve in bowls or on a bed of lettuce.

TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni or pasta according to package directions - usually about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, put tuna, peas and onion in a large bowl and toss lightly.
• In a small bowl put mayo, sour craem, lemon juice and hot sauce. Stir until well mixed and smooth.
• Add macaroni to peas and tuna and mix gently. Add mayo mixture and mix until evenly covered.
• Chill.
• Note: If you like your salad more juicy add more mayo and sour cream in equal parts.