Mamaw's Macaroni Salad

If there's one thing Mamaw knows how to make, it's macaroni salad. This recipe for Mamaw's Macaroni Salad is one people will ask you to make over and over again. It's a recipe for macaroni salad with boiled eggs, tuna, vegetables, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. The ingredients mix together to make a salad that's perfect to bring to potlucks or serve as a dinner side dish. Plus, it's super easy to throw together last minute.

Chilling Time2 hr

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) box small elbow macaroni and/or shells
3 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped into medium-sized chunks
1 can tuna fish or tiny canned shrimp, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil the eggs ahead of time, and let them cool in the refrigerator, or run cold water over them until they are completely cool.
Boil the macaroni until tender. Drain in a colander and run cold water over the macaroni until it has completely cooled down.
Peel eggs and cut into half-inch peices. Combine vegetables, eggs, tuna or shrimp, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add macaroni and stir until completely mixed.