Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

This southern macaroni salad recipe is one of the best salad recipes you can make at home. It is a bit different than the classic macaroni salad since it has sweet relish, boiled eggs, miracle whip, and tuna. I absolutely love this recipe – it’s creamy, tangy, and crunchy. I first had this when I visited a friend of mine a few years back. I was instantly blown away by how good it is. Of course, I had to ask for the recipe before I left, and she shared that she got it from Cooking With Tammy.

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I highly recommend you try this recipe. It is super easy to make and will only take you a couple of minutes to prepare. Plain macaroni salad is great, but this version is so much better because it is packed with flavors. I can have this every day and never get tired of it. This macaroni salad is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, or parties. You can serve it with hamburgers, steaks, fried chicken, and a lot more.

For more southern recipes, check these out: Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Cowboy Beans Recipe, Southern Carrot Salad With Raisins, Easy Southern Crispy Fried Okra Recipe

Easy Southern-Style Macaroni Salad Ingredients

• 1 lb of cooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cans of tuna
• 1 cup of mayo Dukes or Hellman’s
• onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup of miracle whip
• 1 cup of celery (diced)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika to garnish
• dried parsley to garnish
• bell peppers (optional)
• sweet relish

How to Make Southern Macaroni Salad

Step 1:

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayo and 1/2 cup of miracle whip. Mix until well combined.

Step 2:

Mix in the diced onion and diced celery. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3:

Add the tuna and break a little bit then combine.

Step 4:

Add the pasta and mix until coated. Mix in some sweet relish if preferred. Gently fold in the boiled eggs. Make a taste test. Adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 5:

Season with smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe