grandma wells' tuna macaroni salad

Name: Grandma Wells' Tuna Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 box(es) baby peas, frozen (about 3 cups); 1 can(s) solid white tuna packed in water (large family size can); 5 ounce(s) cheddar cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish; 1/2 - red onion; 3 - 4 - celery stalks; 1 cup(s) real mayonaise; - salt and pepper, to taste

(9 ratings)

A big bowl of Grandma Wells' Tuna Macaroni Salad.

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Katrina Freed

@Kat19702

Newark, DE

For decades I called this my birthday salad. Every year for as long as I can remember that is when we served it. My mother's recipe was enough different than mine that I can call it my own, but I can't make this without thinking of her. Thanks, mama!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Creamy, full of texture and flavor, we loved this tuna macaroni salad. The chunks of white tuna make this a hearty salad. Onion and celery add a nice crunch. We really enjoyed the slightly sweet pop of flavor from the peas. In the warmer months, this will make a nice light lunch or dinner. Perfect for potlucks and picnics too.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(9 ratings)

yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma wells' tuna macaroni salad

3 c

elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 box

baby peas, frozen (about 3 cups)
1 can

solid white tuna packed in water (large family size can)
5 oz

cheddar cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp

sweet pickle relish
1/2

red onion
3 - 4

celery stalks
1 c

real mayonaise
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make grandma wells' tuna macaroni salad

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.

2
Place frozen peas in a colander and run warm water over them to thaw; then drain well.
3
When macaroni is done, rinse well in cold water to cool.
4
Place all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl. Mix well.
5
Chill, then serve.
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