For a tangier salad, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing. Feel free to substitute other types of seafood, such as crab meat or imitation crab, for the tuna and shrimp. If you don't have seasoned salt, you can use a combination of salt, paprika, and celery salt. Make sure to chill the salad thoroughly before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.
My Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad (enough to feed a crowd!)
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS24
A classic macaroni salad, elevated with seafood and fresh vegetables. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering where a crowd needs feeding! This salad is a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate32 g
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Cholesterol162 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein18 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium451 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat40 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain. (Total time: ~15 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. Stir in the flaked tuna, baby shrimp, chopped cucumber, and chopped sweet onion until all ingredients are well coated. Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs. (Total time: ~10 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Pour the chilled macaroni into the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and stir gently to combine. Top with the sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika. (Total time: ~5 minutes)
04
Step
1 hrs
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together. (Total time: ~1 hour to overnight)
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Crystal Sipes
Jun 26, 2025This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors is incredible.
Krista Grimes
Jun 11, 2025I adjusted the seasonings to my liking, and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Matilde Balistreri
Apr 23, 2025I've made this salad several times, and it always turns out great. The seafood adds a nice touch.
Augustus Pfeffer
Mar 11, 2025This recipe is amazing! It's a crowd-pleaser every time I make it.