I prefer 'solid' and in olive oil albacore or yellowfin for flavor - just a personal preference. It works okay for this but not my number one choice. I'm not too big on 'chunk light' tuna, but my husband picked this up so I'm using it. Old Bay, which makes an appearance with just about any seafood dish I make, and a touch of Cajun seasoning - our standard Deep South all-purpose seasoning. I've written my version in the ratios I like, and the way I've always made it - in the old fashioned way - simply tuna, noodles, chopped egg, celery, peas and salt and pepper, but for me, two individual touches. I literally get a craving on for it, especially this time of year! It's nice and light on these hot summer days, when you just want something simple for lunch or supper - or even to snack on throughout the day. I'd be willing to bet that at least some of you also still make it yourself! If you're closer to my age, you may remember it through your early days of marriage, or those struggling first apartment or college years, because it was both easy to make and economical. It's not anything new of course, or even anything I've created - frankly it's been around longer then me - but if you're a little younger than me, you may have grown up with it. Lots of potential add-ins will make this your own too! Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni SaladĪlong with tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon, I have eaten this macaroni salad so many times over the summer, I figured it was about time to share it!

An old fashioned dish made from tuna, macaroni, chopped egg, celery, peas, salt and pepper - and for my additions, Old Bay and Cajun seasoning.

Old fashioned tuna pasta salad