Quick Fix Tuna Pasta Salad

Happy Tuesday y'all!

Monday nights are crazy in our house...Reid is normally walking in the door as I am heading out. I have ballet downtown at 7:15pm and Reid tends to work late these days since he gets his Cross Fit on in the morning. Thus dinner plans always fall by the wayside for us on Mondays and we are both normally left to fend for ourselves because we just don't have time to make an elaborate meal.

Enter Tuna Pasta Salad....

On Sunday I made a huge batch of this tasty treat to munch on during the week. My mother used to have this dish on hand all the time during the warmer months and is now a staple in our home. (Thank goodness Reid loves tuna fish as much as I do.) This is a great quick fix that is light and perfect for people on the go. I pack it in my lunch or grab it for dinner with sliced tomatos and lettuce (and lots of salt, I love salt!).

{what you'll need}

4 cans of tuna

mayo (I start with only 1/2 a cup and add more if I need it)

relish (dill or sweet - I use sweet)

celery sticks - finely chopped

salt and pepper

1lb of pasta

optional

chopped jalapenos and juice

mustard

dill

{what you'll do}

cook pasta according to package to al'dente, drain it and run cool water over it

in a big bowl combine tuna, celery, relish, s&p, mayo and any optional items

add cooled pasta to tuna mixture

stir and chill

(the longer it sits the better I believe it to be)

I always add the mentioned optional items above because it gives the salad something extra, and Reid and I really enjoy the little kick from the jalapenos.

This dish is certainly not fancy but it's simple, easy and normally everything is already in my pantry. AND that in my book is very important. What are some of your quick fixes? I am always on the hunt for an easy meal!

xoxo,

CAD