Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tuna Pasta Salad

I remember my mom making this salad for us; it's a great lunch or light dinner for those hot summer days! Mom always served it with Jane's Krazy Mixed up Salt, a staple on the table growing up, along with the salt and pepper. I recommend using here for the seasonings as well as placing it on the table when serving so each person can suit his or her self. If you do not have this spice blend, I recommend a combination of onion and garlic salt.

8 oz. pasta (I like to use whole wheat; here I used whole wheat penne)
1/2 cup frozen peas (do not thaw prior to adding)
1 can tuna
1/2 tomato, diced
3 oz. cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise (I used Kraft olive oil mayonnaise, which I know probably contains a whole list of unnatural stuff. At any rate, I at least feel sort of good using it. Use whatever your budget and health conscience condone)
1/2 tsp seasonings
1/2 tsp dill

  1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Put pasta into a large bowl. Add frozen peas and stir so peas thaw and cool pasta. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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