![]() HINT: Don’t be tempted to taste the salad before the chill. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for one hour.The pasta will soak up much of the dressing during the chill in the fridge. Add the dressing to the large bowl of pasta ingredients.In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.Salt and pepper – if you prefer additional seasonings go for it! But salt and pepper are all that’s really needed.Lemon juice – this should be fresh-squeezed, not from a bottle.Light mayonnaise – you can use full-fat mayo if you prefer, we like light mayo because there are fewer calories and fat.Frozen Peas – peas add color, flavor, and a little bit of crunch.Red onion – you could use Vidalia onion if you don’t have red onion, but white and yellow onion might be a bit too strong.Celery – if you like your pasta salad crunchy, you can add a second stalk.There’s no need for all the added calories that come with tuna packed in oil. Tuna in water – this is just better for you.Elbow macaroni – we use elbows, but you could substitute rotini or penne pasta as well.RELATED: you might also like this recipe – Nana’s Macaroni Salad Ingredients for tuna pasta salad Pasta salads travel well in a cooler, making them great for picnics and barbecues. I make it fairly often and keep it in the fridge to just grab and go. Before serving, add a little more mayonnaise, salt or pepper if needed.I’ve seen this same tuna macaroni salad at potlucks and barbecues over the years, and I’ve had it on this blog since 2010.Refrigerate over night in an air tight container. ![]() It may seem like a lot of mayonnaise, but the pasta will absorb some of it.In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni with all other ingredients and mix very well.I always make this the night before I am serving this, so the flavors blend together- Trust me, it tastes the best this way:).1 (48 oz.) jar Hellmann's mayonnaise- start with 3/4 of the jar.1 (12 oz.) frozen bag extra small cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined thawed and rinsed well.1 (12 oz.) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked apart.elbow macaroni, cooked and drained (Do not rinse your pasta or the mayonnaise will not adhere nicely to the pasta) You can also serve this on top of a fresh bed of Spring Mix Greens or Spinach! Yum! My husband really likes shrimp, so he was very happy to eat this salad for a side with his sandwiches for lunch. If it’s just made for your family, you can enjoy the leftover salad throughout the week for lunch or another cookout later on in the week. It can be made ahead of time and is perfect for a large family get together. ![]() This recipe makes quite a bit of Macaroni Salad. This macaroni salad is nice because the shrimp are pretty small, and even though we don’t eat them on a daily basis, the pasta is a familiar food which makes this salad something that my kiddos will eat without to much hesitation. We don’t eat a lot of seafood meals at our house, but I’m always trying to introduce or incorporate different foods to our children without making a huge deal about it. ![]() I try not to steer to far away from the classic-style macaroni salad that most people grow up with and come to expect at a cookout.įor this recipe, elbow macaroni is cooked al dente, completely cooled then blended with albacore tuna, extra small shrimp, finely chopped onion, celery, creamy mayonnaise, freshly grated carrot, green peas and chopped red pepper for a Macaroni Salad your family is sure to love. When it comes to macaroni salads, I really like to keep things simple. This simple Shrimp & Tuna Macaroni Salad is a tasty side dish that will go great with your favorite grilled meats, serve a crowd and can even be eaten by itself for a light meal. The meal wouldn’t be complete without some yummy sides though. Grilling chicken, hamburgers or even hot dogs always makes for a simple, but delicious meal. One of my favorite things to do when Spring comes around is to get cooking out on our grill. The weather is getting warmer and that usually means we’ll be spending more time outdoors. ![]()
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