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macaroni salad

Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad recipe with tuna, mayonnaise and fresh chopped veggies and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ C dry macaroni
  • ⅓ English cucumber
  • ½ red or orange sweet pepper
  • ¼ C finely minced red onion
  • 1 can flaked white tuna in water, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ C real mayonnaise may need more before serving
  • ⅓ C Miracle Whip
  • 1 Tbsp sweet pickle juice optional
  • 1-2 Tbsp snipped fresh chives
  • 1-2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook macaroni according to manufacturers directions. Do not over cook. Drain and rinse with cool water. Drain again.
  • Cut cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then chop. Chop sweet pepper into small cubes. Finely mince red onion. Snip chives and mince parsley.
  • After opening tuna, use lid to press out as much liquid as possible. Rinse with cool water and press again. Add to cooled macaroni along with vegetable mixture. Combine well.
  • Add mayonnaise, Miracle Whip and pickle juice. Mix well, taste and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate all day or over night.
  • Before serving, add a bit more of either mayonnaise or Miracle Whip if the salad appears to be dry.
  • Garnish with parsley.
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