Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese

Description

This recipe came from my grandmother, who used peas in her version instead of pickles. My mother changed the recipe and I have altered it even more. The flavors of these ingredients blended together in what is reminiscent of a cold macaroni or potato salad will be your family’s new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 dill pickles, chopped
  • 6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice

Instructions

  1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni
  2. and cook until tender
  3. about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water
  4. then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
  5. In a large bowl
  6. stir together the macaroni
  7. pickles
  8. cheese
  9. tuna
  10. mayonnaise and mustard. Season with a splash of pickle juice
  11. salt and pepper. Cover
  12. and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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