Description
A classic comfort food featuring elbow macaroni, tuna, and a creamy dressing, perfect for gatherings or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cans tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sweet relish
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, diced celery, diced tomatoes, sweet relish, diced onion, and seasoned salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss thoroughly until every ingredient is well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious tuna macaroni salad!
Notes
For a creamier salad, add more mayonnaise as desired. Chill the ingredients before mixing for an even fresher taste.