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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Sister Gretchen's Tuna Salad

What makes my sister Gretchen's tuna salad so good?? I have NO idea. But, it is sooo good!  Maybe it is connected with my memories of Maine.  The times the tuna salad has been made is usually connected with a boat ride, an island and some lobster. Hmmm.... good triggers no?? 

With her permission, I'm sharing this recipe. It's fabulous!


Gretchen's Tuna Salad
‎1 lb small elbow macaroni pasta.. I try to get rainbow pasta(spinach,tomato and reg)

1 Tbs olive oil
2 lrg cans white tuna drained and flaked
5 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped
1 or more cups of frozen peas (we like alot of peas)
1 jar mayo (1 QT)
1 small onion finely minced (I just use the food processer)
1 Tbs yellow ball park mustard
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried dill
salt and pepper to taste

  • Cook pasta and drain over frozen peas in a colonder... add olive oil when cool enough so the pasta doesn't absorb the mayo and get dry.
  • Mix mayo,onion,vinegar,mustard,cayenne pepper,dill and s&p in a seperate bowl
  • In a LARGE mixing bowl put in your tuna,peas,eggs and pasta
  • Add your mayo mixture and lightly stir till all is combined
Gretchen's note: We always eat this with rippled potato chips... I usually don't even use a fork... just scoop it up with the chip.  Favorite summer salad!

6 comments:

  1. I made this over labor day weekend. Seriously... I had to keep Darrel and Pat out of the bowl before supper.

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  2. I remember when they were here... Pat ate it for breakfast... haha

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  3. he ate it for breakfast up at the cabin too!! One note for the recipe. Gots to be careful about how much dill to add. Even a lil too much can make a difference. It was sooooooo good. Mom said she never used frozen peas before and really enjoyed it. I think she is bummed that I prefer yours over hers. lol

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  4. I trying this one tomorrow. I'm bringing it to a party. Of course, I always give the creator the credit. Thanks Jan and Gretchen

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  5. I am so happy you have Gretchen's recipe, I have to try it! Nettie

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