Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese Recipe
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Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese

"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!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 503 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg

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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 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by HARTMR Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was delicious!!! I served it as a side dish, but I think it could stand alone for lunch.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by TheReluctantChef 
I am always on the lookout for a really flavorful pasta salad, and I love pickles! I added 1/2... 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 Sep. 14, 2009 by CNM CATERING 
This is very good! All my kids favorite ingredients combined into one dish. I used bowtie... 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

 
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