Alaska Salmon And Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounce dry pasta, (macaroni, penne, rotini, or possibly shells
- 1 can Alaska salmon, (14 3/4 ounce)
- 2 Tbsp. French dressing
- 1 x red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp. cilantro or possibly parsley, minced
- 1 x lime, juiced/rind grated
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream paprika to taste
- 1 bn green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
- 3 x ripe avocados, diced lettuce leaves to serve on
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the French dressing. Allow to cold. Drain and flake the salmon. Add in to the pasta with the green onions, sliced bell pepper and cilantro. Whisk together the lime juice and grated rind, the mayonnaise, lowfat sour cream and tomato paste till 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.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 338g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 588 | |
| Calories from Fat 272 | 46% |
| Total Fat 30.45g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 4.46g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1216mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 47.24g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 33% |
| Sugars 5.43g | 4% |
| Protein 35.79g | 57% |
