If you find yourself down by the seashore, or you’re just dreaming you’re there, Seaside Tuna Pasta Salad is a hearty, cool, and refreshing addition to your tropical feast! A delicious compliment to pretty much any meal, the tender pasta shells, hearty tuna, crunchy veggies, and creamy dressing tossed together will certainly enhance your tasty beachfront experience. Grab your flip flops and a fork; this Seaside Tuna Pasta Salad will have you beach-bound for some fun in the sun!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups small pasta shells, cooked, according to the package directions
- 1 (5-ounce) can light tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- fresh dill, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, combine the pasta, the tuna, the carrot, and the onion.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, the milk, the lemon juice, the mustard, the dill weed, the salt, and the pepper together.
Step 3 –Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Step 4 –Cover the salad and refrigerate, about 1-2 hours.
Step 5 –Garnish the salad with the fresh dill and serve.
