Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese

1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, pickles, cheese, tuna, mayonnaise and mustard. Season with a splash of pickle juice, salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Optional Additional Ingredients:

Diced carrots, diced cucumbers, chopped celery, finely minced white, yellow, or Vidalia onions, finely chopped green onions.

Optional Garnishes:

Hard-cooked egg slices, tomato wedges, lettuce leaf bed.

Optional Substitutions:

Salad Dressing such as Ranch or Thousand Island instead of mayonnaise, peas instead of pickles.