Macaroni Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 2 (6 ounce) cans white tuna, drained and flaked
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink. transfer the macaroni to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.
• in a large bowl, lightly toss the tuna with celery, onion, and about 1 cup mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the remaining mayonnaise, macaroni, olives, and grape tomatoes. season to taste with salt and pepper. let the salad chill in refrigerator 1 hour.