Salad of pasta shells with tuna and thyme

Ingredients:

• 1 pound small pasta shells
• 2 cans of tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add the cooled pasta shells, drained tuna, thyme leaves, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated in the dressing.
4. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

Verdict:

This salad of pasta shells with tuna and thyme is the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of tender pasta shells, flaky tuna, and fragrant thyme is both refreshing and satisfying. The tangy dressing with red wine vinegar adds just the right amount of zing to the dish. The sliced red onions and chopped parsley bring a pop of color and freshness to the salad.

Serving suggestions:

This salad can be enjoyed as a main dish for lunch or dinner. It also makes a wonderful side dish for grilled or roasted meats. Serve it chilled and garnished with additional parsley or thyme leaves.