Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni; 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1/4 c. (about 9) cornichons, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp. pickle relish; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/3 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/3 c. fresh dill, chopped

Bring this to the cookout and bring home an empty bowl.

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 2, 2023

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Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Who doesn't love Tuna Macaroni Salad? Cooking and draining the pasta is the most complicated part of this picnic and potluck staple, and the kid-friendly, super-scoopable dish is an easy and tasty way to fill out plates with a healthy dish that is sure to be scarfed down.

To make this dish tasty we used a combination of both sweet relish and small dill pickles — sliced cornichons. We also included plenty of fresh dill and parsley. To keep it simple we use only one crunchy veg: celery. And we use just enough mayo to make it good, without so much it becomes cloying.

Give it a try, and tell us what you think in the comments below!

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Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup (about 9) cornichons, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. pickle relish
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium pot of salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
2. Step 2Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, cornichons, scallions, pickle relish, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a bowl. Add macaroni and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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