How to Make Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Southern comfort food, few dishes can rival the beloved tuna macaroni salad. This dish is the epitome of Southern cooking, with its creamy, tangy dressing, tender pasta, and flaky tuna. It's the perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, or just a simple weeknight dinner. And while there are countless variations of tuna macaroni salad, this recipe for Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup chopped pimento peppers
  • 5 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons chow-chow (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) jars tuna packed in oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  • While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
  • Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.
  • Nutrition

    523 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 775mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 341mg