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Keep this recipe in mind when you are trying to figure out what to do with leftover Easter eggs<\/a> or leftover hard boiled eggs in general! Use this tutorial<\/a> and your Instant Pot<\/a> to have those hard boiled eggs ready in no time.<\/p>\n My family has been making this tuna macaroni salad since I was little. It’s a great recipe to bring along to barbecues because it’s the perfect side dish to go along with whatever is on the grill. We often eat this for lunch leftovers and it keeps in the fridge for a few days after it’s made. <\/p>\n Note: The recipe calls for 1 cup of mayo but only put in 1\/2 until you see how it tastes. Different pastas will require a bit more moisture and you can add in small amounts until you reach the desired taste and texture. Also, after refrigerating this recipe for a bit, the mayo will be sucked into the cooked pasta. You’ll need to add a bit more before serving. <\/p>\n Optional ingredients: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Boil pasta (cook according to package instructions) in salted water and let cool. Al dente directions are usually perfect. I add ice to my colander after it’s cooked and allow it to sit while I’m making the rest of the salad.<\/p>\n 4. Add pasta, mustard and 1\/2C mayo to a large bowl. Mix together some of the mayo, pasta, veggies, and eggs. This tuna pasta salad salad tastes best when allowed to sit overnight before serving. You’ll probably need to add mayo to salad before serving.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You could, but I have never used Miracle Whip. While mayo is made from fairly decent ingredients, Miracle Whip has a few ingredients that I don’t care to use, like high fructose corn syrup and other “flavorings.” <\/p>\n While this isn’t something I’d eat every day, I do make a few changes to make this recipe healthier. I always use the least amount of mayo as possible for starters. I use whole wheat noodles, and often double or triple the vegetables\u2013this macaroni salad is a classic recipe that can easily be made a bit healthier. <\/p>\n The carbs and calories are high in this, but it’s pasta salad\u2013so we expect that. Saturated fat is fairly low, and I’d cut sodium where I could. <\/p>\n When baking, you shouldn’t swap ingredients without a bit of experience. When cooking, however, swap away. Keep your pasta, mayo and other seasonings, but feel free to swap the veggies I use or change the amounts on them. You can leave the eggs out of this recipe if you prefer, and you can absolutely leave the tuna out as well. <\/p>\n I don’t care for tuna most of the time, but this recipe is different. It adds something delicious to the salad, as well as providing a bit of protein. <\/p>\n I prefer the Wild Planet brand of tuna\u2013you can get a great deal on it at Costco. I always choose white tuna in water and try to avoid the added salt. <\/p>\nMacaroni Salad with Tuna Recipe<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIngredients for Macaroni Salad with Tuna:<\/h3>\n
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How to make tuna macaroni salad: <\/h3>\n
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\n2. Chop your celery, onion, pepper, cucumber, carrots and eggs while pasta is cooling.<\/p>\n![\"mayo](\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BBQ-Pasta-Salad-with-Tuna08.jpg\")
\n3. Mash up the tuna into smaller chunks with a fork before adding to pasta salad. <\/p>\n![\"close](\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BBQ-Pasta-Salad-with-Tuna10.jpg\")
<\/p>\nCan I use Miracle Whip instead of Mayo? <\/h2>\n
Is macaroni salad healthy? <\/h3>\n
How can I add more veggies? <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat kind of tuna should I use? <\/h3>\n
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