Creamy Tuna-Pasta Salad

evewitch's Note:

I actually despise canned tuna. However, it is so economical that I am constantly searching for recipes that make it tolerable to me. I went back for 3 helpings of this one! It came from Betty Crocker's New Cookbook. Cook time is actually the recommended chill time. Don't forget to plan on time to cook the pasta.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 7 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion (3 med.)
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 c.)
• 2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna in water, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions:

1. Beat oil, vinegar, mustard, and mayonnaise together with a wire whisk.
2. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
3. Rinse with cold water; drain.
4. Mix pasta and remaining ingredients in medium bowl.
5. Toss with dressing mixture.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Reviews

[pinky kookie]

The taste of this salad is too acid with the vinegar and mustard and also too dry, so I added sour cream and mayo instead of vinegar and mustard and seasonings, but not make it again.

[**Tinkerbell**]

We definitely didn't find this recipe too dry. I used fresh basil and instead of sliced zucchini, I had 1 cup of grated, leftover from a bread recipe this morning. That could have added a bit of moisture, but it wasn't sloppy with it by any means. I loved the fresh basil and the green onion flavors but felt the dish was missing a little something. I added salt and pepper just before serving & that helped quite a bit. I think this would be great with some crunch, like celery or green peppers maybe. Regardless, I was not disappointed in this recipe. ETA: My toddler even ate a full serving herself! Thanks for sharing it, evewitch! :) Made & enjoyed for BB Tag Game.

[Comet]

I found this salad a bit dry. It really didn't have much flavor. Sorry I don't think I will be making it again.