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Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: NERDYCHEESECAKE PHOTO BY: NERDYCHEESECAKE

"This recipe came from my grandmother, who used peas in her version instead of pickles. My mother changed the recipe and I have altered it even more. The flavors of these ingredients blended together in what is reminiscent of a cold macaroni or potato salad will be your family's new favorite!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 dill pickles, chopped
  • 6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, pickles, cheese, tuna, mayonnaise and mustard. Season with a splash of pickle juice, salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

FOOTNOTES

  • Optional Additional Ingredients
  • Diced carrots, diced cucumbers, chopped celery, finely minced white, yellow, or Vidalia onions, finely chopped green onions.
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Hard-cooked egg slices, tomato wedges, lettuce leaf bed.
  • Optional Substitutions
  • Salad Dressing such as Ranch or Thousand Island instead of mayonnaise, peas instead of pickles.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2006 by adbegin
My wife made this recipe for me, and I thought I would hate tuna and pickles together, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by mpainter
I will not make this recipe again. It has potential, but definitely lacks something. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by S. Layton
An easy recipe to make. Not that much flavor. Makes for a nice easy lunch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by LAUREN3581
This is exactly what I was looking for! I made it using fat free mayo, whole wheat pasta, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by WHIPPETCRAZY
This was really good. I haven't made Tuna Mac Salad in awhile. I used ranch salad dressing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by Chelle810
Nice twist on tuna salad, it's just missing something???? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by Megan
Very good!! I added lots of cheese, 1/2 of that pepper jack, just to add some extra flavor.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by Roxy B.