Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad is a classic potluck recipe and is so easy to throw together. It is creamy and delicious with lots of hard-boiled egg, peas, celery, onion, and sweet pickle relish. This simple pasta salad goes great with a sandwich, burgers, bbq chicken. You name it!

This Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe easily feeds 10 to 12 people as a side and is perfect for your next picnic. There’s something about a cool and creamy recipe that really hits the spot during the hot summer months.

Reader Comment

Renne says “I love this recipe! It’s so easy & quick to make! It tastes great right after you make it as well as after it’s refrigerated!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Make Ahead

And this Macaroni Salad only tastes better with time so feel free to make it a day or two in advance. If it has lost some of its creaminess, just stir another tablespoon or two of mayonnaise in before serving.

How To Make

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water. Add peas for the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
   
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.



How To Serve

This recipe is a great one to make for a potluck. It goes wonderfully with sandwiches, burgers, or grilled chicken.

Budget Friendly

Tuna Macaroni Salad is a really budget-friendly recipe. Adding a can of tuna to pasta salad gives it plenty of flavor and some protein without the expense of a more protein-laden recipe.

Storage

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. They make a great lunch. I like to serve them over a bed of lettuce with some sliced summer tomatoes.



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More Picnic Sides

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• Southern Potato Salad
• Spicy Bacon Baked Beans
• Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw
• Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Originally posted June 18, 2018.