![]() ![]() This tuna macaroni salad is a cold salad and that means the flavors tend to get muted. If you aren’t a fan of one of the veggies in this salad, simply substitute more of another veggie in its place. You can change out pretty much any of the veggies in this salad, based on your preferences. This particular variety of pickles has the best balance between sweet and tangy. Not just any type of pickles, but using bread and butter pickles is the final “secret” to this Tuna Macaroni Salad. Tuna packed in olive oil is richer and has a fresher flavor– which makes a big difference in this Tuna Macaroni Salad. My personal favorite is Genova’s® albacore tuna. I recommend using canned tuna packed in olive oil for the best flavor. It’s a little more work because you’ll essentially have to make two dressings, but it’s so delicious! Olive Oil-Packed TunaĪnd next, the tuna. If you prefer a homemade dressing on this Tuna Macaroni Salad, try the Ceasar dressing on this Caesar Salad Pizza. Here’s an article to browse their other top favorites if you can’t find this particular brand. This particular dressing also won a taste tester’s favorites competition. My personal favorite is Marzetti’s® Simply Dressed Ceasar dressing (typically in the refrigerated produce section of the grocery store). I’ve tried this salad with all types of store-bought Caesar dressings and it can end up lackluster and bland. That said, the type of Caesar salad dressing you use really matters. It’s a convenient shortcut for loads of flavor. The Caesar salad dressing adds a lot of seasonings and flavor to the dressing, so you don’t need to add too many other ingredients. I know, it’s a little unique, but it’s a game changer! It complements the tuna so nicely and keeps the salad from only tasting like plain mayo (like so many tuna mac salads you’ve probably had in the past!). Tuna Macaroni Salad “Secret” Ingredients Caesar Salad DressingĬaesar salad dressing is the ingredient for the absolute best Tuna Macaroni Salad. A few “secret” ingredients set this salad apart, and I’ll describe those in detail below. Pickles, peas, carrots, red onion, celery, sweet peppers, tuna, and tender macaroni get tossed together in a deeply flavored dressing that doesn’t just taste like straight mayo. We are completely convinced this is the best of the best as far as tuna macaroni salads go! I couldn’t be more excited about the results! It’s creamy, richly flavored, and has loads of texture. I’ve taken my mom’s “famous” macaroni tuna salad and tweaked it over the years so that it’s just how we love it. This salad ranks as one of my favorite creamy pasta salads. Try some of our other popular tuna recipes next like this “Sushi” Tuna Stack, Mediterranean Tuna Salad, or a Tuna Salad Wrap. This is our absolute favorite creamy Tuna Macaroni Salad! It’s made with tender elbow macaroni noodles, olive-oil packed tuna, lots of veggies, and a creamy dressing with a “secret ingredient” that adds so much flavor to this salad! ![]()
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