MOM'S TUNA MACARONI SALAD FOR A CROWD

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Mom's Tuna Macaroni Salad for a crowd image

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.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

32 oz box elbow macaroni
1 large can tuna drained
15 oz can sweet peas drained
1 large jar pimentos drained
10 oz jar dill relish
1 jumbo red onion diced
8 large 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

Steps:

  • 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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