Tuna Macaroni Salad

LaceyLady's Note:

"Hey Lacey You are bringing the salad right?" And everyone knows it is my tuna macaroni salad.Its been a hit for years with the young and old alike, summer or winter, serve it cold or hot, (omit the cuke if you like, when hot).

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (6 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup milk
• 1 (6 ounce) can flaked tuna , drained
• 1 medium sweet onions, chopped or 3 -4 green onions
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• ½ cucumber , chopped
• ½ red peppers or ½ green pepper , chopped
• 3 -4 sprigs fresh parsley
• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
• ½ cup salad dressing
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash onion powder
• 1 dash paprika
• 1 dash celery seed
• 1 dash salt , if available
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni in 3 cups of water until done about 4 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup milk.
3. Add cheese that was included in box.
4. Mix well.
5. Let cool completely.
6. Add above ingredients in order given.
7. Cover with plastic wrap.
8. Let stand in fridge overnight or at least 8 hours.