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Creamy macaroni salad with tuna is the perfect side dish for family gatherings, backyard barbecues, and potlucks.
It's loaded with tender tuna, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, peas, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and elbow macaroni.
And the creamy dressing comes together with mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle relish, Dijon, lemon juice, and dill. You can get the full tuna macaroni salad recipe here.
It's so hearty and delicious, it could easily be a meal in itself. But where's the fun in that?
I asked top bloggers from across the globe to share their best dishes to eat with macaroni salad and they pulled out all the stops.
Take a spin through their go-to recipes like chicken wraps, grilled chicken, hot dogs, fruit salad, and veggie kabobs, as well as our own family favorite recipes to serve with classic macaroni salad.
What to Eat with Macaroni Salad
Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
This Easy Fruit Salad Recipe is made with fresh, ripe fruit and drizzled with a light orange juice dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes and made with no added sugars, this is the very best fruit salad to enjoy all summer long for breakfast, dinner, or dessert!
Veggie Kabobs With Halloumi
These grilled veggie kabobs with halloumi are so delicious, flavorful, and very easy to make! A nice healthy side dish that is also a great way to get kids to ask for more veggies!
Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joe Recipe
This Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joe recipe is a fun twist on the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich. The savory ground beef in a zesty sauce is an easy weeknight main dish you can have ready in under a half hour.
Cheeseburger Sliders
Cheeseburger Sliders are here just in time to elevate your summer pool party and satisfy your burger craving. Juicy slider patties are topped with melted cheese and pressed between soft and sweet Hawaiian rolls. We especially love them with French fries!
Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
This southern classic Pulled Pork is juicy and tender and just screams for a great side dish like delicious macaroni salad or potato salad.
English Pea Salad
English Pea Salad is a delightfully simple, creamy side dish with tender sweet peas, ham, cubes of cheese, and the perfect amount of ranch flavor.
Grilled chicken wraps with mango and spicy mayo
Mango chicken wraps loaded with grilled chicken strips, sweet mango, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes, served with fresh cilantro and a dollop of homemade spicy mayo are a great addition to any summer BBQ.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Perfectly cooked Air Fryer Asparagus is an easy, simple side dish. A drizzle of oil, black pepper, a garlic spread mixture, and parmesan make the asparagus slightly crispy and incredibly delicious.
Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Ribs
Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Ribs are perfectly fork tender and succulent, slathered in a rich and zesty Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce. The bold flavors of the sauce pair perfectly with a creamy dish like homemade macaroni salad.
Apple Kale Slaw (No Mayo)
Apple Kale Slaw is full of colorful veggies and fresh fruit tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s still crunchy the next day, so it’s a great make ahead option for your picnic or weekday lunches.
Grilled Beer Brats
A good old fashioned Wisconsin beer brat takes any summer meal, barbeque, or party to the next level! Top with mustard, raw onions, sauerkraut, and horseradish for even more deliciousness!
Best Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elotes)
Mexican street corn (aka elotes) features grilled corn covered in Mexican crema, cotija cheese, and chile-lime seasoning. Nothing hits the spot quite like the sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors of this vegan version!
Monte Cristo in a Waffle Maker
This waffled Monte Cristo recipe puts a fun spin on this classic ham sandwich. It pairs well with macaroni salad for the perfect family friendly lunch or dinner option.
Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes (slow roasted)
These air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes are like sweet heaven in one small bite! Fresh, super sweet and full of flavor, there are endless ways to use these tomatoes – from a healthy side dish, to pasta salads and even on delicious bruschetta!
Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
These burgers are filled with zesty ranch flavoring and bites of crumbly feta cheese. They're a great source of protein, and fabulous piled high with toppings on a toasted bun.
Fresh Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango
This Fresh Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango is the perfect solution to any summer potluck or BBQ dilemma. Made with fresh summer produce and tossed in fresh lime juice, pair this vibrant watermelon salad with all your grilled summertime favorite dishes like chicken and shrimp.
Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers
Frozen Hamburgers in the air fryer are juicy, flavorful burgers you can make in about 15 minutes. Serve with Copycat Big Mac sauce, Air Fryer Seasoned French Fries, and creamy pasta salad for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
California Club Croissant Sandwich
This California Club Croissant Sandwich recipe makes a quick and easy lunch or dinner with three types of lunch meat and two types of cheese in one flavorful sandwich! Delicious with a side of macaroni salad or broccoli slaw!
Cucumber Pico de Gallo
This simple fresh Cucumber pico de gallo salsa is overflowing with the vibrant flavors of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, lime, and garlic. So delicious you’ll want to put it on everything!
Amazing Chipotle Chicken Wrap Recipe
Marinated chicken, turkey bacon, and chipotle sauce are the perfect combination for this kid-friendly and incredibly delicious wrap.
Zesty Quinoa Salad
This Zesty Quinoa Salad makes an easy and delicious grilling side dish, potluck salad, or meal prep lunch. Loaded with quinoa, wild rice, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zippy lime vinaigrette, you’ll definitely want a second helping of this healthy salad.
Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak
Just one bite of these tender and cheesy steak-filled sandwiches will make you feel like you're in Philly! Pair them with a delicious side dish like macaroni salad, and you’ve got an easy picnic meal.
Mediterranean Orzo Pesto Salad
Our Mediterranean orzo salad is a bright and flavorful side dish full of artichokes, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese tossed in a lemon pesto mayo dressing. It’s always a hit at a summer BBQ or picnic.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Thighs
A cast iron pan is all it takes to get these Buffalo Chicken Thighs get nice and crispy -- no flour! Quick and easy weeknight dinner filled with lots of yummy buffalo flavor.
Crispy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts
Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts with panko breading are oven baked, crispy on the outside, and flavorful and juicy on the inside. Great recipe you can make in about 20 minutes.
Grilled Steak & Veggie Kabobs
Colorful kabobs are skewered with zesty marinated steak and fresh vegetables, then grilled to perfection. Fun family favorite dinner served on a stick!
Crispy Keto Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Does it get any better than crispy fish sticks and cold pasta salad? Sure it does! These keto air fryer fish sticks are even healthier than their fried counterparts and just as delicious.
Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Chicken Thighs
This easy slow cooker Peach BBQ chicken thighs with a cayenne pepper kick makes a delicious and easy meal that will have your friends and family begging for more.
The Best Grilled Chicken Tenders
Grilled chicken tenders are marinated in a flavorful marinade and grilled on an outdoor grill or a grill pan. Delicious and easy recipe to enjoy with macaroni salad!
Smoked Brisket Flat
Smoked brisket flat sounds difficult but it's actually easy to make and absolutely delicious! It makes a great main course for both hot and cold side dishes.
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