Seaside Salad

Submitted by KarenT

"We've been eating this salad over 25 years. It's best if you make it ahead of time and let it chill well before eating. A fine summertime meal."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package small shell pasta
• 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained & flaked
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery (diagonally)
• 1 green pepper, seeded & cut in thin,short strips
• 1 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced

• Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding a little vegetable oil to keep separated; drain and chill.
2. Mix with tuna, egg, onion, celery, green pepper and olives.
3. With a whisk or fork, beat together dressing ingredients; toss with macaroni-tuna mixture.
4. Cover and chill until serving time.
5. Garnish with salad greens.

Reviews

[Merlot]

KarenT, this is a wonderful make-ahead salad especially when cooking for a crowd for a potluck dinner. I made this the night before. I made two batches...one exactly as you posted and the second batch, I substituted small shrimp for the tuna. This is very easy and one that is sure to please everyone. Thank you so much.

 

[mama smurf]

Cut this in half and used fake crab (which I shredded somewhat) and served over some chopped lettuce. DH really enjoyed the salad and especially the dressing. This will be a regular in our house especially during the hot summer days. Thank you for posting. Made for Spring PAC 2014.

 

[Country Cook in Okl]

What an easy dish to make ahead of time. I used chicken (DH won't eat tuna). Everyone enjoyed. Thanks for sharing Karen.