My Mom' s Recipe

This recipe is still as much a favorite of mine as when I was a little girl. it is easy, quick, and oh so good on a hot summer day.

I one pound package of macaroni cooked and drained
2 6 ounce cans of tuna drained
1/2 small onion minced
2 ribs of celery finely chopped
3 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced
salad dressing to moisten
salt and pepper if desired to taste

In a large bowl combine macaroni, tuna, onion, celery, and eggs. Moisten with salad dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Cover and chill.

New Version Chilled Tuna and Pasta Salad Recipe

This recipe is a spin off of my Mom's recipe. I adjusted it according to my tastes. It is still as much a favorite of mine as when I was a little girl. Still easy, quick, and oh so good on a hot summer day.

I one pound package of macaroni cooked and drained
2 6 ounce cans of tuna drained
1/4 teaspoon minced jarred garlic
onion powder to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 ribs of celery finely chopped
3 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced
mayonnaise to moisten
salt if desired to taste

In a large bowl combine macaroni, tuna, garlic, onion powder, parsley, celery, and eggs. Moisten with mayonnaise. Add salt to taste, if desired. Cover and chill.

Can serve as is or on a bed of lettuce leaves or alongside sliced tomatoes.