Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked shell pasta (elbow macaroni will work as well)
• 16 oz canned tuna (drained)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs (crumbled)
• 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Best Foods/Hellman's)
• 1 small red onion (diced)
• 3 ribs celery (diced)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup dill relish
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp coarse black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the pasta until it's al dente (follow the package directions), then drain the water.

2. 2

   Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down, then set it to the side.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, toss in the mayonnaise, dill relish, tuna, crumbled eggs, onions, and celery. Mix the ingredients, then toss in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Make sure that everything is well combined, then add in the cooked macaroni pasta.

5. 5

   Fold the ingredients until everything is well combined, then cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Put the macaroni salad in your desired serving dish.

7. 7

   Optional: Add paprika and parsley on top.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy!