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Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

SUBMITTED BY: HSTR PHOTO BY: MINA

"This is a simple and good recipe that is great served on those hot summer days and can even be prepared the night before so that it is ready and cold when you come home from work the next day. My husband had never ate this until we got married and in the summer he requests it every other week. You can substitute chicken for the tuna and it is great that way also. You can also add: celery, onions, green pepper, pecan or walnuts. I serve it on a leaf of lettuce, for looks, with an assortment of crackers. Happy eating!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 79 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring water to a full boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately plunge eggs into cold water.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Put frozen peas into a colander and rinse with hot water; drain well. In a large bowl place the macaroni and peas. Peel eggs and dice them into the bowl. Put the tuna in the bowl, flaking it apart.
  4. Stir mayonnaise into the mixture a little at a time, so the mixture is moist but not soggy. Sprinkle the salt and pepper and mix one last time. Cover and refrigerate for a least one hour or overnight.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
This is good, it was a little dry for my particular taste, but no biggie, I just added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
This was a good salad, however it really needs the celery and green onions for texture and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by KATIEKLG
This was a very good starter recipe but it definitely needs a few extra ingredients to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by Tara G.
This was nothing spectacular, just a very basic macaroni salad recipe. It definitely needs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK
"Good" and basic cold pasta salad. My boyfriend wouldn't touch it - he's not a huge fan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by KITTYRM
I really liked this recipe. It took me a little less prep time than the recipe called for. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by Chris
Great recipe. I didn't measure the mayo but rather dumped in tablespoons until I got the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by GRAMMA GORGEOUS
This is a start but here's what I do to jazz it up.This is one of those things that you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by GREEN GIANT
The very basic of all Tuna salad recipes. Try adding some or your own ingredients (ie.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by VTQK
This is such a quick and easy meal. It definitely needs chopped onion for flavor. I also... MORE