When you think about barbecues and picnics, what is your favorite side dish? Maybe it’s pork and beans, potato salad. Well, one of my all-time favorite picnic sides is this simple Tuna Macaroni Salad.
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad is one dish that takes me on a looooong walk down memory lane. From eating this at church picnics to having a couple of bowls at my high school graduation party. My mom made this for so many church socials, picnics, barbecues and more. Leftovers were rare because it was always such a hit.
My parents were up for a week recently and I was so glad when my mom agreed to make a batch! I snatched a few pics and enjoyed every bite I could sneak in before dinner. I don’t make this salad a lot for just the hubs and I, but it’s a great dish when we have company or an engagement where we have to bring a dish.
So, I guess you could say I’ve been eating this simple macaroni salad for over 30 years. It’s my go-to dish for any and all picnics. And you just can’t replace a classic dish that is easy and tasty, right?
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz. Elbow Macaroni
- 2 5 oz cans of tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place macaroni in a mediums sized bowl and add tuna, celery and mayonnaise.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This easy macaroni salad screams summer picnics! A dish that consists of four ingredients and takes about 15-20 minutes to make? Yes, please!
Another favorite of mine is this Homemade Potato Salad… man, I’m thinking we need to plan a picnic or barbecue soon.
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Debi says
This is our go-to macaroni salad for cookouts and I’ve been making it for over 20 years. instead of plain salt I add celery salt and some frozen peas to the pasta water for the last 2 minutes of cooking. I also add some ground pink peppercorn for a wonderful mild and unique flavor. We love this cookout staple!
Luisa says
oh…I will save that recipe for summer (it is winter here in Perú) It looks delicious!!!
Bird says
This looks perfect for summer! Looks delicious! 🙂
Liz says
Kelly, this tuna macaroni salad reminds me of my mom, too! Simple, classic and so yummy!!! Perfect for summer potlucks and lunches!!
Julie says
Exactly like one I do, but I add chopped onions and hard-boiled eggs. Yum!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
This looks amazing. And I have all of the ingredients. Score! 🙂
Michael Taylor, Jr. says
Simple and easy recipe for tuna macaroni salad! I’ve been making this for about 8yrs now.