A family favorite salad that’s great for any potluck, BBQ, or gathering!
(Fish on Fridays, it’s a Catholic thing.)
I think it’s my favorite macaroni salad, and also my favorite tuna salad, of all time.
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In the whole world.
A little squirt of lemon juice for some tang?
This salad is also one of my go-to dishes to prepare for a midweek meal.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
It’seasy to make, filling, and budget friendly.
We likeWild Planet Wild Albacore Tunapacked in extra virgin olive oil andGenova Yellowfin Tunapacked in olive oil.
(We’ll eat up the leftovers anyway, we love it that much.)
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Add the lettuce when it’s time to serve.
If you might find it packed in oil, use that but don’t drain it.
Remove from heat, drain, and rinse with cold water.
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While the macaroni is cooking, assemble the other ingredients.
Add the cooked and drained macaroni.
Fold in the mayonnaise until well mixed.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Add fresh ground pepper to taste.
(At this point, you might make ahead and chill.)
Fold in the lettuce gently and serve.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
The salad does not make good leftovers as the lettuce will eventually get soggy.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
