Tuna-Macaroni Salad

As a teenager, my son loved this. He's grown now and still loves it. Cook time is the chill time.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package shell macaroni
• 1  cup  cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped or sliced  sweet gherkin
• 1⁄3 cup  minced onion
• 1  cup  salad dressing or 1  cup mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

1. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. Combine macaroni, cheese, tuna, pickles and onion in large bowl.
3. Stir together salad dressing, salt, pepper and garlic; pour over macaroni mixture and toss.
4. Cover; chill at least 3 hours.