Alaska Salmon & Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
6 oz dry pasta (macaroni, penne,
1 . rotini, or shells)
1 can alaska salmon (14 3/4 oz)
1 . * or *
1 . 2 - 7 1/2 oz cans
2 tbsp french dressing
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly
1 . sliced
3 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced and rind grated
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lettuce leaves to serve on
1 paprika to taste
Recipe Preparation
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with
the French dressing. Allow to cool. Drain and flake the salmon. Add
to the pasta with the green onions, sliced bell pepper and cilantro.
Whisk together the lime juice and grated rind, the mayonnaise, sour
cream and tomato paste until thoroughly combined. Toss the pasta
salad with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover
and chill. Before serving, gently toss the avocados into the salad.
Spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with paprika
for garnish. ** Dallas Morning News - Food section - 26 July 1995 **
Posted by The WEE Scot -- Paul MacGregor
From: Paul Macgregor Date: 08-17-95 Home-Cooking
Servings: 4
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