TUNA MACARONI SALAD, A Cool Refreshing Summer Delight

TUNA MACARONI SALAD, A Cool Refreshing Summer Delight
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[@dorialfono7263]

I make mine with shell pasta, baby peas, chopped water chestnuts, green onions, half mixture of Mayo and miracle whip.

[@laurenonmoonlightdr]

My Aunt Mary used to make the best tuna/macaroni salad. I think it was the love she put into it. She used little shell pasta and diced the onions tiny and would chop up a tomato from her garden. I even have her recipe but it never tastes the same! She was the most loving person ever. Great video. Took me back

[@ykborna]

The tomatoes would make it more colorful and tasty-good idea.

[@laurenonmoonlightdr]

@@ykborna she made everything better. Her Italian sausage sandwiches were always really good

[@shunte652]

God bless her soul. I use chives instead of celery. Just love the smell and taste of them. Was your Aunt Mary a pisces by chance?

[@laurenonmoonlightdr]

@@shunte652 I don't remember, but I am and her niece, my cousin had a middle February birthday.

[@shunte652]

@@laurenonmoonlightdr Wow I am also a Pisces. My brother Aaron also (Feb26th) Not boasting or anything but I find ♓️ to be very loving people, but don't mash their corns...look out!😂

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

I made this with 2 lbs of chunked cold cooked shrimp! Let it sit overnight. MAGNIFICENT!

[@user-ux1gp9nz9x]

Yes, I’ve done tiny tiny shrimp too ! AWSOME Try imitation crabmeat! You’ll like that also !

[@christianebehr138]

That is a great idea , thanks for the recepie greetings from Berlin

[@christianebehr138]

@@user-ux1gp9nz9x that sounds good tasting 😀😃

[@babatundeoluwaseun970]

Food made in a clean environment. Bravo my lady

[@debranelson8351]

I make my tuna pasta salad with medium size seashell pasta...one red pepper...a red onion..peas...grape tomatoes cut in half...tuna of course...mayonnaise and a little mustard..salt and pepper! My husband loves this! Been making this for over fifty yrs

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

Debra, I had this tuna mac. Salad 38 yrs.ago in Florida after my F.I.L. passed. A friend brought it after the funeral . She made it just like you make yours. I need to make this .

[@karenkirk3185]

Hi 👋. Just read your comment and I’m going to try your way after I try Catherine’s! Sounds delicious 😋

[@melvynvanwyk3614]

Your recipe sounds great . I will add your ingredients to the salad too. We do something similar in Capetown .

[@LAwigTalk]

How much tuna?

[@karenkirk3185]

@@LAwigTalk I believe it’s 2 6oz cans

[@sjs9354]

I’ve made Tuna Mac Salad for over 50 years. Almost same recipe. I use half the amount of macaroni and double the tuna. Serve on lettuce cups with crackers. Thanks for the reminder. Tomorrow for sure.

[@fposmith]

I make the same salad, only I use small half inch chunks of seeded cucumber instead of the peas. Along with a squeeze of lemon juice. It really gives it a nice bright flavor.

[@plesso2531]

It looks great, going to make it. The only thing I'll change in it is the Mayo. I'm a die-hard Hellman's fan! 😅

[@janet20257]

That sounds perfect 😋

[@kellierush1499]

The tiny ring noodles are the best in this salad!! That way the pasta does not take over the other flavors!

[@cindylester3222]

This is totally awesome you can also use canned chicken instead of tuna. Catherine's dishes are always something to look forward to.

[@rebeccahaertner8245]

Wish 10:56 I could have some of your salad right now! When my children were home for summer break, we had this salad for lunch.😊

[@charlesbowers8112]

Great idea!

[@dottymarnoch2496]

@@charlesbowers8112 I just made this salad with chicken instead of tuna and it's good, I make it once-a-month

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

yes i keep both in my pantry

[@mariebarnard3771]

​@dottymarnoch2496 , I also will prefer chicken instead of tuna

[@lindahumes9483]

Catherine does this bring back memories. I was a hairdresser for 30 years and my first Boss kept a big bowl of this in the fridge with a big cup to scoop it out. She kept it there to nourish her hairdressers and she made it exactly like you. I love Kraft mayo because of the hint of vinegar that cuts the richness of the mayo. I make this often still to this day! Put that on a lettuce leaf wrap good to go, thank you for bringing back such a great memory.

[@susanb5058]

I love the lettuce wrap idea!!

[@lindahumes9483]

@@susanb5058 I wrap it just to slow me down from eating a barrel of it😂Thx

[@CatherinesPlates]

LOL

[@lindahumes9483]

@@CatherinesPlates 😁

[@susanb5058]

@@lindahumes9483 lol I hear ya, it’s hard to stop with this one! Have a blessed day! 😊

[@karlaharvey2623]

Thank you Catherine. That’s made me so hungry for a tuna pasta salad. Going to add to my grocery list. Will have to make a much smaller one. Lol

[@CatherinesPlates]

Sounds great!

[@RichardDelvicoio]

Sending love ❤ ...Are you single? @karlaharvey

[@suegeorge998]

I just bought frozen peas so I can make this! This is my favorite salad in the summer. Thank you for your energy making this wonderful dish.

[@dianamorris5327]

I use an egg slicer, slice one way, flip the egg, slice in the other djrection

[@cynthiakennedy9326]

I do the same.

[@cindybeckett5045]

I’ve been making something similar to this for about 40 years! It was a recipe I found in a magazine. When I use a full 16-ounce box of elbow macaroni, I use 3 cans of Bumblebee chunk light tuna (in water). I also add a tablespoon of dill weed and a generous topping of shredded mild cheddar cheese. A few hours in the fridge to allow all the flavors to meld, and what a delicious dish!! Everyone I’ve served it to has requested the recipe!! Didn’t know that handy little tip about putting the baking soda in the water when boiling eggs-will definitely do that from now on. 🥰 My husband and I love your videos and watch them together!

[@mandyasadullah7214]

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[@gracegarcia7875]

Thanks is good love it

[@carolwhite4669]

1 Tbs of vinegar works also

[@rosegombos2120]

I 1st had this delicious macaroni salad & I totally agree it is devine

[@PSA3377]

I always add dill also gives it that extra little something ❤

[@kathleenporto1897]

I love Tuna salad, I make it all the time, but you have a lot of good ideas thank you. Yes more salads.

[@jhgaskill]

Your salad looks great. My mom made this salad, she used scallions instead of red onions, otherwise just like yours. Our family loved it!

[@melissabibby7310]

It’s a great summer time salad, I add two TBLS of sour cream. Thanks for sharing.👍❤️

[@sheriwilson7063]

Never done it with tuna, I'll have to try that. I have however made it with cooked chicken, chunk ham or spam, and one time left over Turkey from Thanksgiving.

[@veronicaalbin6934]

All great options!

[@khanyisocrowder7731]

Wanna try that

[@kathleenhardwick7650]

The game changer I this salad is the addition of the peas. Takes it from ho hum to oh yum!!

[@sharondonelow5364]

If your bowl isn't big enough for combining, you can use a roaster pan or a big pot.

[@DesertAttorney]

A little squeeze of lemon juice or a tablespoon or so added with the mayo and relish would be really good, too. So would adding the zest from the lemon, also. Great video/recipe....will be making your version of Tuna Macaroni Salad for sure!

[@ameliamendoza3870]

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[@donnathompson3379]

I add lemon juice, sometimes I add a packof dried Italian dressing or a pack of ranch & Duke's Mayo makes all the difference, cut up chucks of cheddar cheese & pimento

[@sadiepointer9978]

A little pemento also adds color.

[@williejones9335]

The forgotten salad. Good to see it's still is around. Love the salad. A good side dish.

[@renaestevenson1361]

Agreed - my Grandma used to make in the 70s (when I was growing up) - very 50s, 60s, 70s dish. I am keeping it going in my family, though - at Fourth of July for sure!

[@newday2637]

I just made this to bring to a fourth of July picnic. Is so good . Thank you I love cold salad in the summer. I didn't have tuna so I used two cans of chicken

[@mamaschaff8185]

I love tuna macaroni salad! I have problems with raw onions, so usually use chopped green onions; and I like to add chopped pimientos

[@tammymanuel9158]

I make this and tuna noodle casserole all the time. My grandkids love them 💜.

[@MentallyILLMama2]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tuna Marconi Noodle Salad absolutely delicious! Thank you for ALL the things!!

[@mommabearmaryann8106]

My Italian step mother would make this for me when I was a kid except she used a spiral pasta. That was over 45 years ago. This may be an oldie but it's certainky a goodie. ❤

[@user-gm3sc7ol3h]

Your mac salad with tuna and other dressings is just wonderful! It’s exactly how mac salad was made when I was growing up, back in the day, in Hawaii…..

[@detrajackson1581]

I make mine the same way minus the celery, I use bell peppers but I'm going to try the celery. Will let you know how it turns out, thanks for sharing

[@denisebozung126]

I've been craving Tuna Macaroni salad for a couple weeks but was too lazy to make it. I think you have given me the impetus to finally get moving on this. Looking good, Catherine, and just perfect for a hot summer day.

[@wardrobelion8300]

I agree. I can eat this for days with the first helping being warm still😋

[@andyfraser2971]

She is good, isn't she!! I particularly like the way she explains her recipes, does not leave anything out, also gives you very good tips along the way, shes also funny too!!! Isge is my go 2 woman for deliciousness!!!!!!

[@oswalddawkins4168]

Love pasta salad

[@mablepiper9193]

I'm watching this at 2:30am and I'm starving right now it will be made in the morning!!!!

[@maggiesalas4633]

It looks delicious but I use store brands every chance I get. I’m on a budget so I look for deals and I really enjoy it ☺️

[@gerrymichlin3207]

Colorful and all those delicious flavors! Great idea for these hot summer days.👍😋

[@susanb5058]

I lovvvve tuna pasta salad! I like to add a little yellow mustard and red wine vinegar also. So yummy. 😋

[@karenkirk3185]

I took your advice, sort of 😀, and added Dijon mustard. Pretty good 👍🏻

[@susanb5058]

@@karenkirk3185 nice!

[@ndean1687]

I've never heard of Tuna Macaroni Salad. This looks so good, and I must make it soon!

[@motownmama2560]

I love tuna Mac salad! I will be making this recipe. Thank you!

[@margaretpena1021]

I've never had macaroni salad with tuna. I actually have never made macaroni salad before, though I've eaten some a friend made, but hers was too sweet. This is a perfect recipe for these hot days in Texas.

[@SewTexas]

I do pretty much the same thing, I add pimentos and less macaroni! Yep it is delicious!

[@susanbestlovin2650]

I love the small shells with this

[@starettewalker7818]

I love tuna macaroni salad, thanks for sharing❤️

[@psum6537]

10:30 in the morning and I’m wanting this!❤️

[@mzledastray2207]

Perfect summer salad! I mix a few dashes of Tabasco and the juice from a couple limes into the mayo and leave out the relish. Goes great with jalapeño kettle chips and an icy cold glass of your favorite beverage.

[@juliechildress8905]

Your variation to this recipe seems like it would be quite flavorful. ❤

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

I love tuna mac salad its such a great classic!!!

[@ritabrunetti381]

Hello Catherine. Your macaroni salad looks great! We don't care for relish, but all the other ingredients would be fine. I started making macaroni salad with tuna back in the 70's. A way to make a family meal in one bowl or to have at a cookout. Later in life I began to put tuna in my mac & cheese dish. Yummy! Thanks for sharing your time and recipe. Be well.🥰

[@josebielen2140]

😼😭

[@lupesaiz9249]

Catherine, Thank you so much for your Amazing tuna salad absolutely delicious I just made it today so easy to prepare and your cooking tips are great ❤

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Looks delicious Catherine 😋 thank you 😋 have a wonderful day family 💕🥰💝

[@robertyanes4751]

It looks delicious...I'm going to make this for sure. Thank you for sharing!

[@suerobbins1015]

I grew up eating similar to that recipe. Love it.

[@MarHauck]

I've never made this before but I'm sure going to try this one. I love tuna. ❤

[@dorisdybowski3110]

AWESOME DISH! My mom taught me this same recipe and we added just a little of "Marzettie's" original Cole slaw dressing in it too!! I just boiled 5 eggs..making this 2morrow. 😊

[@zorkwork3841]

I make tuna macaroni salad often but I'll try your recipe soon!!!! Thank you

[@aminaoraene178]

Lovely, colourful and appetizing salad. Please will like to see more salad recipes for the summer.

[@Lea941]

The timing of your video was perfect!! I was debating on what to do with canned tuna today and your video notification came up!! Thank you, making this today 😋

[@CatherinesPlates]

Perfect!

[@margaretcameron1275]

Great recipe. Love the calm way you explain everything. 😊

[@CatherinesPlates]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-vv4qt3zz2p]

I'm going to try this ASAP. I know it's delicious

[@TastyTable101]

Tuna macaroni salad is what l liked before. Your recipe is better than my previous tuna macaroni salad. Thank you

[@dorydado4138]

Its so simple and very tasty a good food. 👍👍👍

[@trudyscoggin4370]

Use the same recipe except I use spaghetti noodles snd canned strained peas. Love it!

[@peggynance9438]

I made this today after watching you. And it's so yummy best dish on a day when you want a cold dish that's so pleasing. Good job Catherine 👍.

[@adafourth9858]

My grandson (9) LOVES tuna and I was telling him about a tuna pea salad well I will be doing this 1 for him like right now ....THANK YOU

[@mereiabokeiralagi]

❤l love your tuna salad thank you for sharing your recipe

[@ewokander]

We're having our Family BBQ next weekend and I think I'll try this one instead of my regular Mac-Salad, can't wait. Thanks as always for sharing and have a wonderful day!!!

[@eugeneogle3012]

Just the way I like it. Been a cook all my life but like to watch how other people do things, I can still learn something, and I have.

[@CatherinesPlates]

So true.

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

This will a great light summer lunch. Thanks so much.❤

[@vanessakammerer5602]

I never thought of using peas, I use diced green pepper is the only difference, I will try this. Thank you have a blessed day

[@dianaharding5819]

I always add green pepper…it,s great, I make quite a bit in summer months…thanks again. Diana

[@laurijoemerick9188]

I find green pepper makes it watery Try some broccoli and or cucumbers yummy

[@bethandrews8595]

I love this recipe ...I add a couple extra ingredients...carrots and cucumbers too...my family loves it

[@sandranovakovich688]

It really looks delicious

[@barbarathibault9554]

I just made this for later today and I added orange and red bell peppers, can't wait to try it

[@Sjohnston1928]

Can’t wait to make this! Perfect hot weather dish!

[@natalijaparadiso7566]

Definitely making this one,thanks Catherine for sharing these wonderful recipes as always ❤️

[@mangomanjit]

Thank You so much for adding this yummy Recipe.👌❤

[@user-ux1gp9nz9x]

Your tuna macaroni salad is just like my mom used to make! Now I make it My husband LOVES it! I always forget about the peas! Thanks for the reminder 😊

[@CatherinesPlates]

You're welcome.

[@opheliamitchell4293]

🎉yummy

[@user-ux1gp9nz9x]

Thanks for the suggestion of using crabmeat!😁👍🏻

[@barbaranutting9645]

Good morning Catharine. Tuna salad is delicious anytime of the year. It goes a long way. Very inexpensive. 🥰

[@harmonynpeace]

I've made mine exactly the same as yours for many years now. My Granny used to make it for us as kids and she taught me how. I love all of your videos Catherine. 🥰 Keep them coming! ❤

[@CatherinesPlates]

I'm glad you like my videos.

[@floraespudo7755]

I❤LOVE YOUR MACARONI TUNA SALAD AS WELL AS ALL YOUR RECIPES MANY,MANY, BLESSINGS

[@renateanderson3896]

Adding bits of apples is great too!

[@debbiereilly900]

Love macaroni salad yummy Thank you for sharing Catherine have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. I have never put eggs or tuna in my salad I'll have to try. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@sandijammes7761]

Thats been a favorite of mine since I was little. My grandma got me hooked on it. We'd come from out if town to visit my grandparents & she'd always have this same, big glass serving bowl FULL to the brim with cold tuna noodle salad. She made it very similar to yours, but no pickle relish & lots of eggs cut up in the salad, but the entire top was covered in sliced hard boiled eggs and sprinkled with paprika. She made it the day before we would get there & wouldn't let anybody have any till I got there & had the first plate! (MY poor grandpa❤️) She loved green onions so there was always a lot of those in there and she put really thin slices of radishes cut in half. She never got the peas heated up, just drained a frozen bag in a strainer to get any ice off. Basically just rinsed them to separate them. I do that to this day because they stay nice & firm that way & also seem to help the salad start to chill a little faster. My mom makes it basically the same way still, but has decided she likes seedless red grapes cut in half in hers. I like it that way too, but never think to put it in my own batches somehow. I think I could eat my way thru a big bowl of this stuff every week in the summer! By myself!! 🤣🤣 It's just always been my favorite. I also make the dressing in a separate bowl & mix everything together but the tuna & eggs. Once I have plenty of dressing on the noodles & veggies, I fold in the tuna & eggs so they don't get so broken up by folding it all together. I like them to stay in bigger chunks. But get those sliced eggs on top as a garnish, cover it loosely with plastic wrap & give it a couple hours in the fridge & WATCH OUT! YUMM! 🤣 Thanks for the walk down memory lane!! Miss my grandma every single day & she's been gone since 1985. Nobody spoils ya like grandma, right? 🥰🥰 God bless. 🙏🙏

[@CatherinesPlates]

Thank you for sharing a memory with me.

[@ohredbrd]

All of my grandparents are gone now, as well as my parents. I miss them all very, very much too. Love your memory of Grandma!

[@lynettegaines]

Great video, easily explained. I’m not a fan of peas, but the rest sounds wonderful. Have you ever made a version with red grapes and toasted pecans? They worked well in a chicken pasta salad that I made recently, so I would mainly be switching out the chicken for tuna. So many options, it’s confusing at times. 😂

[@sarahsilas9239]

Yea! You’re right! I pray that we have more people like you who remember their grandmas. It is a blessing to have them around and get spoiled if they are given the chance to do so, sometimes they are limited and not be able to spoil their grandchildren as much as they would like to. That’s today’s world for us. But I’m sure grandparents will always be remembered when they are gone, sadly it will be too let for them to spoil their grandchildren. Prayers and thoughts for all grandparents of today.

[@sylviabangera4733]

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[@cindyterruso9698]

Tuna Mac salad looks great. I can’t wait to make it. Just got the rest of my ingredients in the house today!!! Relish & red onion. I will let you know the outcome. Ty

[@lynetterossouw4817]

I have been making it for years. It's a winner

[@Jim-bh7gs]

I can taste that tuna and noodles from here. I am now very hungry on a stinking hot day. THANKS, you're so easy to follow, and repeat at home. What I am really craving is the tuna macaroni cassarole--as soon as the weather chills a little. I mean a lot.

[@stacybutler4924]

Looks delicious 😋

[@kathyahaines4749]

I think yours looks amazing I’ve never added the peas and I can’t wait to try them. Otherwise the ingredients are prettysimilar. Now I have trmake a batch for me. Thank you Catherine for sharing this recipe. I haven’t made tuna macaroni salad in a few years. Cant wait to make it. It looks amazing. Very similar to mine. Enjoy your salad. I think i’ll make a batch for me and my children this weekend.

[@aimeedoyle2448]

I’m encouraged to eat tuna cuz I was not really a tuna fan. I’m excited to do this. Thank you!

[@condell1956]

8:21 I love the way you cook this ,had to leave peas out as my wife hates peas, oh well

[@samtucker8987]

I've been making what we call "tuna wiggle" for decades using fusilli instead of elbow macaroni but I'm going to try this version. I love the idea of adding peas. I'll probably still add the horseradish I put in ours, though. Thank you anyway.

[@kathleenory722]

Very similar to my aunts recipe. A great summer dish.

[@debbiechriscoe2167]

This is what I have been wanting.Thank you, young lady. Love you & your helper.

[@CatherinesPlates]

You are so welcome!

[@janetseidlitz5976]

My son made macaroni salad yesterday with imitation crab meat. It is delicious. I used to make it with diced ham. It really is a versatile summer dish.

[@elvataylor9279]

❤❤

[@elvataylor9279]

Thanks for sharing, I got to try it too, because I love crab salad ❤❤

[@cerorchid]

Ooo...I have imitation crab in my freezer. Now I know what to make!!

[@carrieanthony-lt4ts]

I would live that recipe plz

[@jennyrogers2070]

Love making this been doing it for years also love putting cubes of cheese in it with the tuna..That is so awesome and good

[@EmiliaNicabera-sl6le]

Wow I want a delicious pasta macaroni salad thanks for preparing

[@aracelisalonso1535]

I love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@carlavision6143]

Catherine, never had tuna macaroni salad and it really looks sooooooo good! Now, I've got to try it! Really enjoyed your video!

[@patriciaelg1464]

This is one of my all time favorite salads. It is pouring rain in SoCal so I think I will make it. Thanks Catherine!

[@CatherinesPlates]

It's pouring rain here too.

[@estherojo9286]

Thank you for your healthy eating tuna salad for humans. Very good and healthy and appreciated 😊❤

[@lisacapo7600]

Made this and it was excellent. Now that it's Lent. its perfect for lunch....

[@ceyjayshadow9730]

My son makes this for me. He uses corkscrew macaroni and also puts radishes in it. It's so good.

[@yolandagarcia8582]

I make my macaroni salad just the way you do Catherine. It tastes so delicious. 😊

[@CatherinesPlates]

Love that!

[@marykopydlowski4654]

One of my favorite salads

[@thomasbromley9802]

have always loved this , been looking for a receipe for along time