Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2003

This was pretty good, but perhaps a bit too much of something I couldn't put a finger on. Maybe the garlic, though I usually like lots of garlic. Left out the green pepper, and used some celery seed as I like the flavor but not the texture of celery in this type of thing. I'm sure I'll make it again, perhaps cutting the garlic a bit. One thing though is that I can't see this being 10 servings, even adding back in the volume of the celery and pepper.

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Erimess

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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2003

My husband wanted a macaroni salad like his Mother use to make. This was all I could find close to hers. I did double it (we were serving 20 people) did not add the tuna (I was worried not all would like it) everyone did like it. After the party my husband wanted to add the tuna to see what it would taste like. We loved it (next time I will make just like original recipe), it is very good both ways.

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SANDYNINA

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Home Town: Carl Junction, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2003

This recipe is almost identical to my own Macaroni salad recipe with a couple of changes: We hate celery, so I leave that out. I use red pepper instead of green pepper. I always add 3 ingredients that make my tuna macaroni salad special: a few chopped pickles, a shredded carrot, and a half a box of frozen green peas. I've brought this salad to a ton of camping trips and potlucks, and EVERYONE loves it! I also throw in a few dashes of Ranch dressing if I happen to have some in the fridge! Everyone always asks if I'm bringing the macaroni salad!

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MYTQUINN88

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Reviewed: May 18, 2003

Mmmmm! I cut the onion small though, because we don't care for "onion bites".

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Reviewed: May 9, 2003

I took this to a cook-out and everyone enjoyed it. I still think that the recipe lacked a little something, but judging by the amount I had left to take home (about half), I think I will try and add my own twist to this one to get the flavor I am looking for. Maybe a little seasoned salt.

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ALBREE

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2003

We were entertaining some neighbors and I made this to go along with a brisket and red potatoes. I didn't have any tuna, so I left it out, but added chopped boiled eggs. Instead of celery, I like to add minced onions and some paprika. I've read over other macaroni salad recipes that add some cider vinegar to the mayo. I'm thinking that would give it a sweet and sour taste, which I think I might try when I DO make this again. My company loved it!! Thanks bunches Jennie.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2003

Really great and very easy to prepare.

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2003

Wow! How about that garlic? Good salad, but I cut garlic back to 1t, used 4 green onions, 1 cup mayo, and 1T Dijon mustard. Hard cooked eggs will be used next time I make this. Thanks Jennie.

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2002

Yum. I have made this twice now, the first time following it to a tee for (tuna macaroni) & the second time just looking for macaroni salad, in which I changed a bit. I used eggs instead of tuna, miracle whip instead of mayo, red peppers instead of green, and per my hubbys suggestion, ketchup instead of mustard (which was a suprisingly pleasnt change). We like it both ways! Thanks Jennie!

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2002

This recipe is great! I don't like onions so left them out but I substituted one green bell pepper, instead used half a green and half red bell pepper. I also took other posted advice and used only 1 tbsp garlic powder. Turned out delicious. Try it out!

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Reviewed: May 13, 2002

Loved it

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2001

I wanted something a bit different than the usual macaroni salad, but it was different all right. Despite the small amount of mustard I added, it was way too much.

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2001

I tried this recipe out for the 4th of July barbecue. I omitted the tuna (my husband is allergic) and added hard-boiled eggs, which we love (I used 6 of them), as well as salad cubes (added a lot more green pepper to it!!!). This recipe does NOT taste sickeningly sweet like the store-bought, but adds an interesting flavor to the meal. Warning: if you're not a garlic lover, cut down on the garlic by half, you can smell this dish from miles away. This was an interesting twist on macaroni salad, but I'm not sure I'd make it again because of the heavy amount of garlic.

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Cathalain

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2001

Good, except waaaay too much garlic. I made it for myself over a weekend, which was fortunate since I quite literally exuded garlic -- could smell it on my skin. At least I kept the vampires away. I love garlic, but this recipe should cut the garlic by about two thirds. I made it again using 2 teaspoons and it was perfect.

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Reviewed: May 31, 2001

Since my husband hates tuna, I substituted canned chunk chicken. I also reduced the amount of onion and garlic. It turned out great!

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2001

My mom made some version of this for years. I made this version and it was pretty good. Definately use only 1/4 or half of onion. I also added sliced black olives, which I think really MAKES the dish.

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KEVIN STILES

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2001

This recipe was great!! I added some eggs and green onions to mine, but otherwise it was excellent!

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MIC03

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Home Town: Plymouth, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2000

This recipie sounds good. Actually I made a version of this at home. Less onion needed (only need a tbsp), less mayo (add to taste) and add a chopped egg to accentuate flavor. Otherwise, is good.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2000

This is an awesome recipe. I used too much onion (I used a white onion, next time will try either green onion or purple onion..any other onion that is not quite so strong. The strong onion spoiled the taste, but yet it was good. I skipped the tuna (didn't use anything in its place) completely and it was good.

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2000

I used crab meat instead of tuna, which my husband won't eat. Good this way, but not a lot of flavor. Could it be the crab substitution?

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