Tuna-Macaroni Salad with Cheese

Submitted by bert2421

"The cheese, tuna and pickles seasoned with onion and garlic make for a really good flavour in this salad."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package shell macaroni
• 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 3⁄4 cup sliced sweet gherkin
• 1⁄3 cup minced onion
• 1 cup salad dressing or 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt & pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

directions

1. Cook macaroni.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water.
3. Combine macaroni, cheese, tuna, pickles and onion in a large bowl.
4. Stir together salad dressing, salt, pepper and garlic; pour over macaroni mixture and toss.
5. Cover; chill at least 3 hours.

Reviews

[lorenlou]

Delicious! I only used a couple of "shakes" of dried minced onion, instead of the 1/3 cup. A terrific, easy recipe!

 

[Swan Valley Tammi]

Awesome tuna/pasta salad!!! I didn't have sweet pickles or fresh onion, so I just subbed 3/4 c. sweet relish and 2 T. dry, minced onion and it was wonderful. Will definitely make this again!!

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

This is a very yummy pasta salad and perfect for a light lunch. Left out the onion because onions at lunch can make for an uncomfortable work afternoon. I love chunky things in pasta salad versus finely chopped. The little bite of sweetness from the gherkins paired well with the slight saltiness of the cheddar. Great blend of flavors and textures. Thanks, bert.

 

[Three Kids Make Me Crazy]

I used shredded cheddar and garlic dills but made it the same otherwise. Didn't really think it needed S & P, it was super flavorful without! Used mayo this time but I think I will try salad dressing next time for that extra kick. Very delicious salad though, thank you so much bert!

 

[Melissa s.]

I made this tonight and this is really good!!! I think the garlic adds that extra flavor. Very good and we will definately make again!!