Tuna Pasta Salad
Seashell noodles, albacore tuna, and crunchy veggies tossed in a delicious creamy dressing!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) box medium shells
- 1 (12 oz.) can albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1 c. frozen peas thawed
- ½ c. diced red onion
- ½ c. diced celery reserve leaves for garnish
- ½ c. diced dill pickles
- 1 ½ c. mayonnaise
- ¼ c. milk
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. seasoning salt
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add tuna, peas, diced onion, celery, and pickles; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add pasta to the mixing bowl with tuna and veggies. Pour ¾ of the dressing over salad, stir until well combined and evenly coated (refrigerate leftover dressing).
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving add more dressing if desired.
- Pour salad into a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped celery leaves and more freshly ground black pepper.
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