This tuna, noodles, pickles, and cheese recipe is reminiscent of a cold macaroni or potato salad. My grandma used peas instead of pickles in her version.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
491 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
Step 2
Combine macaroni, Colby-Jack cheese, pickles, tuna, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl. Season with pickle juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Cover bowl; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 dill pickles, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked