Bow Tied Tuna Pasta Salad

WildLime's Note:

A creamy tuna pasta salad that's a great accompanyment to any summer potluck or get together. This originally appeared in Taste Of Home magazine but we've modified for our family's taste.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups dry bow tie pasta , cooked and drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna , drained and flaked
• 1 large carrot , shredded
• ½ cup red onion , finely minced
• 2 eggs , hardboiled and chopped
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup heavy cream or ¼ cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, carrot, red onion and hardboiled eggs.
2. In a small bowl combine, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lemon juice, mustard, dill, salt and pepper; whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Pour over pasta and mix gently to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.