Ingredients

  • 1 lb. macaroni (elbows)
  • 1 medium to large onion, diced
  • 1 fresh carrot, diced
  • 1 c. green pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 to 2 ribs celery, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp. celery seed
  • 2 to 2 1/2 c. Hellmann's mayo
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1/8 to 1/4 c. milk or water
  • 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained (white or light)
  • 1 small can peas, drained or 1 c. frozen
  • few parsley sprigs and tomato (for garnish)

Method

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, green pepper, salt, pepper and celery seed. Mix together.
  • Set aside.
  • In large measuring cup, add mayonnaise and vinegar.
  • Mix together until smooth.
  • Add milk (or water), mixing until smooth and of pouring consistency.
  • Pour onto macaroni and mix all together.
  • Mix in peas and tuna.
  • Place in serving bowl.
  • May garnish with sliced tomatoes and parsley.
  • Chill.
  • (If salad is not moist enough, mix together more of mayo mixture and add to salad.)