Your best tuna macaroni salad please

[HeatherFeather]

I can't find the recipe I liked from Recipezaar. It was a simple tuna macaroni salad that was a bit dry, had very few ingredients. By dry I don't mean bad -I mean as opposed to a very wet soupy dressing type. I prefer less dressing on my macaroni salads.

Anyway - I know it had mayo, miracle whip (I think), celery, onion, tuna - not sure what else to give it a nice flavor. Anyone have a great tried & true version that I can make instead? It doesn't have to be the same recipe, but in the ballpark.

[FrenchBunny]

With all the ingredients you said, Plus I usually love to put a bit of sweet relish in mine too. Just adds a nice sweetness to it. I really haven't made it in such a real long time, and I don't know why not, because it is so good. I am sure others will come along with some of their own wonderful recipes for it that is tried and true.

[Kchurchill5]

Mine has a few more ingredients, and definitely NO Miracle Whip, but here you go just in case.

http://www.food.com/recipe/sarasotas-th ... lad-415238

[HeatherFeather]

thank you for the suggestions. Kim I saved your recipe.

[Dissie]

Heather, I use exclusively miracle whip. I dont care for mayo. I wish I had my macaroni salad posted, but honestly, I do it basically the same each time but sometimes add this and that depending on whats in my fridge.

The Players:
macaroni-of course (always dreamfields cuz of the lower carbs)
celery, chopped
onions, chopped
bell pepper, chopped
paprika
salt and pepper
mayo-miracle whip
apple cider vinegar
sweet relish
peas
tuna

I sometimes add
radishes, chopped
shredded cheese
boiled eggs
black olives (whole)

[HeatherFeather]

Thank you Dissie

[HeatherFeather]

I ended up coming up with my own version based on everything I had looked at, including all of your suggestions. I just went really simple - it turned out very yummy. Once I perfect the measurements so it can be repeated by others, I might share my version. Basically I went with a small amount of both Miracle Whip, Mayo, 2 cans of tuna, some relish (using Wickles Pickles relish which I love!!), some pepper, a little celery, red onion (both finely minced) and 2 cups of uncooked macaroni, which I cooked in salted water, drained, rinsed well, and then added to the dressing still warm. I was thinking some grated carrot might have been a nice color boost - next time I will try that.

[FrenchBunny]

I ended up coming up with my own version based on everything I had looked at, including all of your suggestions. I just went really simple - it turned out very yummy. Once I perfect the measurements so it can be repeated by others, I might share my version. Basically I went with a small amount of both Miracle Whip, Mayo, 2 cans of tuna, some relish (using Wickles Pickles relish which I love!!), some pepper, a little celery, red onion (both finely minced) and 2 cups of uncooked macaroni, which I cooked in salted water, drained, rinsed well, and then added to the dressing still warm. I was thinking some grated carrot might have been a nice color boost - next time I will try that.

That does sound absolutely yummy !! I haven't had it in a while, but after reading this I am thinking I am going to make some soon. Except just a small portion, since I am alone. I agree the grated carrot would of really made it look nice and colorful. Get it perfected so you can post it here for the rest of us.

[Kchurchill5]

I agree, sounds delish ... it is one of those recipes that we sort of forget about, but it is always good. I may have to make some too this week. It is perfect for lunch, a side dish or dinner. So yep ... on my menu

[Dissie]

I ended up coming up with my own version based on everything I had looked at, including all of your suggestions. I just went really simple - it turned out very yummy. Once I perfect the measurements so it can be repeated by others, I might share my version. Basically I went with a small amount of both Miracle Whip, Mayo, 2 cans of tuna, some relish (using Wickles Pickles relish which I love!!), some pepper, a little celery, red onion (both finely minced) and 2 cups of uncooked macaroni, which I cooked in salted water, drained, rinsed well, and then added to the dressing still warm. I was thinking some grated carrot might have been a nice color boost - next time I will try that.

OMG I adore wickles! I bet it was delicious if you used that!