Tuna Macaroni Salad Deluxe - American Classic

We often enjoyed a scaled version of this American Classic but when the occasion called for something special we were treated to the Deluxe version of this delicious pasta salad.

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE TUNA MACARONI SALAD DELUXE?

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– Cavatappi pasta – Tuna drained – Mayonnaise – Dijon mustard – Celery – Red onions – Grape tomatoes – Cheddar cheese – Bacon – Green olives – Carrots – Italian parsley – Sugar – Sea salt – Black pepper

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Cook the macaroni al dente, following the directions on the package. After cooking and setting the pasta to cool, you can make the dressing for the salad.

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Add the chopped onions, celery, olives, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cheddar and parsley to the cooked macaroni. Mix all the ingredients together.

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Add the drained tuna to the pasta salad.

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Finallly, mix the dressing into the Tuna Macaroni Salad and top with crispy bacon bits and parsley.

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