Salmon And Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon And Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried, although fresh preferred); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper (freshly ground tricolor pepper is nice); 2 cups uncooked macaroni, cooked according to package directions; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can salmon; 1 cup chopped celery (or fennel bulb); 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, diced (to taste)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried, although fresh preferred)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper (freshly ground tricolor pepper is nice)
2 cups uncooked macaroni, cooked according to package directions
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can salmon
1 cup chopped celery (or fennel bulb)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, diced (to taste)

1
Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3
In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients, add it to the first mixture.
4
Toss to coat pasta.
5
Transfer to a container, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
6
Before serving, make sure to gently stir it all up again well.
7
Note: other kinds of pasta can be used in place of macaroni, to make it interesting -- small spirals, orzo, penne, etc. Don't be afraid to experiment!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried, although fresh preferred), and more.

Yes, Salmon And 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.

Salmon And Pasta Salad

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