Tuna-Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 11 oz approx 2 1/2 cups Mission salad macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp French dressing
• 2 can 6 1/2 oz each tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 can 8 oz water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp white pepper

Method

1. Bring 5 quarts water, 5 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon oil to a rapid boil. Gradually add the macaroni. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Then rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and French dressing. Add the macaroni and remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
3. Chill at least 6 hours.

Notes

Handwritten card. Makes about 10 1/2 cups.

Original card

The recipe above was transcribed from this scan of Vera’s original card.

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