It's time for BBQ's, family gatherings, and summertime pool parties. Make this quick and delicious pasta salad with tuna, veggies and wonderful seasonings and make that meal a real hit.
2 c. raw fusilli (corkscrew pasta) or elbow macaroni
1 small can tuna, drained
1/2 medium red onion
6 scallions
1/2 large bell pepper or several colorful mini bell peppers
1 medium or large tomato
several large spoonfuls of mayonnaise, to taste
2 T. fresh dill, or 1 t. dried
1 t. celery seed
fresh thyme leaves
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
squeeze of freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 hard boiled eggs
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water until just barely al dente, according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Hard boil the eggs; cool; cut in wedges.
Wash scallions; remove ends; slice thinly. Wash bell peppers; discard top and membranes; dice small. Wash tomato; remove top; dice small. Peel onion; mince.
Mix the first 6 ingredients together with just enough mayonnaise to make the salad moist. Add a dash of lemon juice, herbs, celery seed, salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, toss the salad again; season to taste. Add more mayonnaise, if needed.
Garnish with the sliced eggs wedges.
4-5 servings.