Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces dried brown rice pasta; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped; 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked; 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing (such as Annie's Lemon and Chive Dressing(R)); 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots; 3/4 cup red cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup yellow cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Servings: persons

16 ounces dried brown rice pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped
1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing (such as Annie's Lemon and Chive Dressing(R))
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup red cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup yellow cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
2
Drop frozen peas and spinach into boiling pasta during the last minute of cooking. Drain pasta, peas, and spinach in a colander. Return pasta, peas, and spinach to the pot.
3
Stir in salmon and salad dressing until well combined.
4
Chill in the refrigerator, about 20 minutes.
5
Gently stir in carrots, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and lemon juice.
6
Garnish with jalapenos.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces dried brown rice pasta, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped, 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked, and more.

Yes, Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad

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