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Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad is a delightful blend of creamy flavors and hearty textures that’s sure to satisfy at any gathering. This quick and easy recipe features tender elbow macaroni tossed with savory tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a simple lunch option, this dish offers versatility in ingredients, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Enjoy each bite of this refreshing salad that brings comfort and joy to your dining table.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain well and let cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, celery seed, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; stir until smooth.
  3. Add drained tuna to the dressing mixture and gently mix until combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni with the dressing and tuna mixture.
  5. Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced shallot, and thawed peas until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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