The Best Macaroni Cucumber Salad

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This macaroni cucumber salad has been in my family for generations, and I have never had anyone say they don't love it. This is the best macaroni salad in the world — you just gotta try it to believe me!

Submitted by nyghtspydr
Updated on March 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
14
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked

  • 6 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped

  • 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cucumber, finely chopped

  • 3 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)

  • ½ cup 2% milk

  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper, or to taste

  • ½ tablespoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.

  2. Mix together cooked macaroni, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl.

  3. Whisk together salad dressing and milk in a separate bowl until smooth. Mix in sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt until well combined; pour over macaroni mixture and stir to coat.

  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

40 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
26g Fat
20g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 855mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 258mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.