Salads - Tuna Macaroni, Shrimp Pasta, Chicken Macaroni & Spaghetti

[UKGuy]

Cindi's Tuna Macaroni Salad

 

1 can ( 6 ounces ) tuna, drained

2 cups macaroni, cooked

1 cup frozen peas ( thawed )

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 tablespoon dried, dill weed

dash black pepper

 

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Very good served hot ( or ) cold.

 

Note: I use to make this when tuna came in a ( 7 ounce )

can, so if need be; add a bit more tuna if you wish.

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

( by Cindi aka Domestic Goddess )

 

2-( 7 oz. ) boxes Suddenly Pasta Salad ( Ranch & Bacon )

 

2-( 5 oz. ) pkgs. of frozen ( cooked & peeled ) shrimp,

thawed and blotted with paper towels

 

1 1/4 cup salad dressing

 

Cook the 2 boxes of Suddenly Salad; according to pkg. directions.

In a large bowl, add the prepared salad, shrimp & salad dressing; mixing thoroughly.

Chill several hours in the refrigerator, before serving.

Serves 8-10.

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Cindi's Chicken Macaroni Salad

( by Cindi aka Domestic Goddess )

 

2 to 3 cups cooked, cut-up chicken

2 cups cooked macaroni

3/4 cup chopped red or green bell peppers

2/3 cup thinly sliced celery

3 tablespoons chopped onion

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

8 ounces small cubed, mild cheddar cheese ( or colby )

1 cup salad dressing

1 1/2 cups bottled Kraft Creamy Cucumber Dressing,

or Kraft Creamy Cucumber Ranch Dressing

 

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients.

Chill several hours in the refrigerator; before serving.

Makes 4 1/2 lbs. of Chicken Macaroni Salad.

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Spaghetti Salad

( by Cindi aka Domestic Goddess )

 

1 lb. spaghetti ( broken into 3rd's )

1-( 16 oz. ) bottle Kraft's Free Zesty Italian Salad Dressing

( I added a bit more; 5 ounces to be exact ).

4 Tbsp. Mc Cormick Salad Supreme Seasoning

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

2 large Roma Tomatoes, seeded and cut-up

1 cup each broccoli & cauliflower, cut into small pieces

1 large carrot, shredded

( 8 ounces ) Co-Jack Marbled Cheese, cubed small

1-( 2.25 oz. ) can sliced black olives, drained

 

Cook spaghetti; drain.

Marinade spaghetti over night with ( 16 oz. ) of the Italian Dressing.

The next day, add the remaining ingredients,

and a bit more of the btld. italian dressing.

Chill several hours in the refrigerator, before serving.

Yield: Makes 7 lbs. of Spaghetti Salad.

 

 

 

[Guest Guest]

I grew up eating tuna mac salad and still love it today and pasta salads are always great for entertaining!