Refreshing Summer Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipes

COLD MACARONI TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, place the macaroni and peas.
• Add the eggs and tuna; mix well.
• Mix together mayo, salt, and pepper.
• Add to tuna mixture a little at a time; mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

COLD TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery and tuna.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

SUMMERTIME PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH TUNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. When the pasta is done, drain it, cool under cold water, drain again and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, grill or broil the tuna 2 to 3 minutes a side only or until charred on the outside, but rare on the inside. (If you don't like tuna rare, substitute canned tuna which you don't cook.) When the tuna is done remove it to a plate for later.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the olive oil, corn, peppers, red pepper flakes and optional mayonnaise. Toss the pasta with the olive oil, corn and peppers.
• Portion out the pasta. Cut the tuna into thin diagonal strips and pile them in the center of the pasta; garnish with chives.

FRESH SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add carrots, peaches, tuna, celery, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

TUNA & MACARONI SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In large pot bring between 5-6 cups of water to boil and add your elbow macaroni. You need to cook according to directions on the back of the macaroni box, usually 8-10 minutes.
• Drain all excess water from macaroni and allow macaroni to sit while it cools for about 20 minutes. In large mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, diced onion, carrots, peppers, horseradish, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mix throughly.
• Next, add tuna fish and mix throughly followed by the Romano cheese. Not only will your tuna macaroni taste great it is very colorful also.
• Finally, place your salad in an attractive serving bowl and add your parsley and paprika on top as a final garnish. Remember, presentation is important!