READY IN 55 mins

Grandma Wells' Tuna Macaroni Salad

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"Kitty's birthday salad. Traditionally we have made this every July for years and years. Until Grandma Wells died, the kids never knew it was originally her recipe from the 1960s." — Katrina

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and cool under running water.
Place macaroni into a large salad bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, green peas, tuna, celery, Cheddar cheese, red onion, and chopped sweet pickle until thoroughly combined. Chill and serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Jun 07, 2012

I thought this looked good enough that i should have a rating, so i tried it. I ran short on celery so i added a little celery salt. Also used sweet relish in place of the pickle. This is as any other Tuna Mac Salad on this site. And i like the fact that this was someones Grandma's recipe.

—atomicdogs

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Jun 23, 2012

Really good....my family enjoyed. I used 13 oz box of mini wagon wheel pasta, 2 cans of albacore tuna, light mayo, reduced fat shredded cheddar, vidalia onion, the celery and had to use pickle relish..oh and of course added defrosted frozen baby peas. Yummy! Thanks!

—SLJ6

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Jul 16, 2012

This Tuna Salad recipe is PERFECT just the way it is published. Don't try to put your own little twist on it.. just leave it alone. My family and guests loved it! It will become a new family tradition. Thanks for sharing a GREAT recipe Grandma Wells and Family... delicious!!!

—Rita

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Jul 15, 2012

This is how tuna salad is supposed to be. If you want fancy'schmancy then go make up your own recipe and leave this one alone! Thank you Grandma Wells. Did you happen to know my Great Grandma Snopl? Her tuna salad tasted remarkably similar to yours! Yum!

—D&D'S MOM

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Jan 28, 2013

This is so good! Thanks for posting. Kept everything the same.

—Crockpot Kerry

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Apr 04, 2013

This was excellent -just like my mom used to make! I think it is great as is and doesnt need to be tweaked!

—pad113

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Mar 26, 2013

So delicious. So easy! I changed a couple things based on what I had in the house, and it turned out ridiculously yummy. Thanks!

—Victoria

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Mar 14, 2013

This was tasty and easy. Good all American salad great for summer BBQ's.

—holarosa

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Nutrition

Calories
359 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
25.9 g
8%

Cholesterol
29 mg
10%

Fat
22.9 g
35%

Fiber
2.4 g
9%

Protein
12.5 g
25%

Sodium
323 mg
13%

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

Nutritional Information

Grandma Wells' Tuna Macaroni Salad

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 359
Calories from Fat: 206

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.9g 35 %
Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Cholesterol 29mg 10 %
Sodium 323mg 13 %
Potassium 202mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.9g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
Protein 12.5g 25 %
Sugars 3.4g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 35 %
Niacin 45 %
Vitamin B6 17 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 48 %

* 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.