Salmon-Pasta Salad

Simple and delicious fish salad.

Ingredients:

½ lb fresh salmon
6 oz pasta (shells, rotini, penne, ziti)
1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon scallion/green onions
½ tablespoon white dry wine or vinaigrette
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon low-fat sour cream
½ teaspoon oregano or thyme
1 teaspoon fresh parsley (minced)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1st Step: Rinse the salmon fillet with lemon and cold water; pat dry with paper towel;

2nd Step: Marinate the salmon fillet with ½ tablespoon of oil, lemon juice and black pepper;

3rd Step: At 350 degree, broil the salmon for 15 minutes; keep it outside; at room temperature, place it in the fridge;

4th Step: Meanwhile, boil water, add the pasta, cook it for 15 minutes or al dente; rinse in cold water and drain; keep it in fridge;

5th Step: Prepare the salad dressing - mix the oil, vinaigrette or wine, Oregano or thyme, scallions (finely chopped), sour cream, black pepper and salt; whisk it well;

6th Step: Add the salad dressing to the pasta; toss well until the pasta is well covered;

7th Step: Break the broiled salmon fillet into small pieces; combine fillet pieces with the pasta salad;

8th Step: On a serving platter, place the salmon-pasta salad and sprinkle parsley. Keep it in fridge. Serve it cold.

4 Servings

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