recipe box: eighteen

mama's macaroni salad

what you need

one pound of macaroni (any)

one and a fourth cup of mayo

one cup of sliced black olives

one cup diced cucumber

one whole can of tuna (any)

two teaspoons of celery salt

one teaspoon of pepper

 

 

 

what to do

bring water to a boil and cook macaroni to box directions.

once all of the ingredients are prepped (minus the macaroni)

toss them in a BIG bowl together until well combined

put in refrigerator to chill while macaroni cooks.

once drained and ready, add to mixture.

tip: to make macaroni a little cold and not so hot

run under cold water for a few seconds or throw some 

ice cubes in the strainer with it and mix until dissolved.

    

 mix until well blended. 

you can eat it right away

or you can let it chill in the fridge.

it's always amazing the day after making it-

so you can make it the night before if desired.

it's a good side dish on a hot day

or over lettuce greens.

I've been eating it this way since I was a little girl

and decided to share with you how my mom makes it.

enjoy!