mom's tuna macaroni salad for a crowd

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I'm always asked to bring this to family reunions and picnics. So delicious and easy to make. I came from a big family and growing up Mom used to make this just for the family.

yield 25 to 35
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's tuna macaroni salad for a crowd

  • 32 oz
    box elbow macaroni
  • 1 lg
    can tuna drained
  • 15 oz
    can sweet peas drained
  • 1 lg
    jar pimentos drained
  • 10 oz
    jar dill relish
  • 1
    jumbo red onion diced
  • 8 lg
    eggs boiled
  • 1 qt
    miracle whip
  • 1/2 c
    yellow mustard
  • 3 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    celery seed divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika

How To Make mom's tuna macaroni salad for a crowd

  • 1
    Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water and drain and let cool down.
  • 2
    Place the onion, pimentos, tuna, peas, and relish in a large bowl. Add the macaroni. Chop 5 of the eggs and add to the salad.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl mix the Miracle whip, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 tbsp. celery seed, salt and pepper and milk. whisk until smooth,
  • 4
    Pour over the macaroni mix and mix well until combined. slice the remaining eggs and lay over top. Sprinkle with paprika and the remaining celery seed.

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