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Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

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"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!" — HSTR

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.
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.
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.
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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PREP 40 mins
COOK 20 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 14, 2006

This was a very good starter recipe but it definitely needs a few extra ingredients to make it yummy! I omitted the peas and added diced celery, green onions, cubed cheddar cheese, and sweet relish. It needed a lot of seasoning and I used mayo, horseradish sauce, seasoning salt, garlic salt and pepper. With all the additions it turned out great!

—KATIEKLG

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 29, 2003

The very basic of all Tuna salad recipes. Try adding some or your own ingredients (ie. celery, onions) to make this recipe complete.

—GREEN GIANT

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Jan 26, 2009

We use 1cup dry small shell pasta cooked and drained. Add a couple of dashes of dill weed,salt, pepper, and if desired dry minced onion or onion powder to taste, only one diced egg, 1 stalk of celery thinly sliced,(taste and adjust Mayo and seasonings) 1/2 cup cubed mild cheddar cheese, and 1/2 can drained canned peas..have to fold in gently after it's all mixed well. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

—GRAMMA GORGEOUS

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Aug 15, 2003

This was a good salad, however it really needs the celery and green onions for texture and flavor. I felt the dressing needed something, so I added 3T of bottled Caesar dressing and a teaspoon of prepared horseradish sauce. Thanks Ann.

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jul 02, 2006

Great recipe. I didn't measure the mayo but rather dumped in tablespoons until I got the right consistency. I also added a little milk to make it a little creamier and a little onion adds a little crunch too.

—Chris

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Aug 22, 2003

This was nothing spectacular, just a very basic macaroni salad recipe. It definitely needs celery for that extra crunch. I added some spices, celery salt, cayenne, and garlic powder to kick it up a bit, as well as a bit of ranch dressing mixed in with the mayo. It was good with the additions, but very basic and bland without them. This recipe needs some work, but it's a good starting point.

—caliboo

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Jul 23, 2003

This is good, it was a little dry for my particular taste, but no biggie, I just added a little more mayo. I also used canned chicken breast (Swanson) instead of the tuna to please my picky children. Next time, I'll add some diced green onion. Thanks for sharing Ann!

—I'm nuts too...

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Apr 15, 2007

This is such a quick and easy meal. It definitely needs chopped onion for flavor. I also added a little lemon juice, some curry powder, and shredded cheddar cheese and it was delicious!

—VTQK

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Nutrition

Calories
392 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
44.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
126 mg
42%

Fat
11.5 g
18%

Fiber
3.4 g
13%

Protein
26.4 g
53%

Sodium
240 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 392
Calories from Fat: 104

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.5g 18 %
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11 %
Cholesterol 126mg 42 %
Sodium 240mg 10 %
Potassium 261mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 13 %
Protein 26.4g 53 %
Sugars 2.3g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 34 %
Thiamin 36 %
Niacin 118 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.