Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad

This tuna macaroni salad features pasta, tuna, celery, onion, and peas bathed in a creamy dressing, then garnished with hard-boiled eggs and paprika.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 582 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 pinch paprika, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
• 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (10 ounce) can baby peas, drained
• 3 large hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.

Step 2

Stir together macaroni, peas, celery, tuna, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper. Garnish with egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.