Tuna-Macaroni Salad

Submitted by keen5

"As a teenager, my son loved this. He's grown now and still loves it. Cook time is the chill time."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package shell macaroni
• 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 3⁄4 cup chopped or sliced sweet gherkin
• 1⁄3 cup minced onion
• 1 cup salad dressing or 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

directions

1. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. Combine macaroni, cheese, tuna, pickles and onion in large bowl.
3. Stir together salad dressing, salt, pepper and garlic; pour over macaroni mixture and toss.
4. Cover; chill at least 3 hours.

Reviews

[cinderetta2002]

I chose this recipe because my kids don't like red/green peppers and celery in their salad. I also had to use one and a half cups leftover cooked chicken instead of the tuna. But it tasted great! The cubed cheddar cheese (I used 'tasty' cheddar) adds a nice contrast to the sweet gherkins. Delicious and different!