Alaska Salmon And Avocado Pasta Salad
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood, Dairy | French | Fish, Pasta, Salads | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 6 | oz | Dry pasta, macaroni penne |
| rotini or shells | ||
| 1 | Alaska salmon, 14 3/4 oz | |
| 2 | T | French dressing |
| 1 | Red bell pepper, thinly | |
| sliced | ||
| 3 | T | Cilantro or parsley, chopped |
| 1 | Lime, juiced/rind grat | |
| 1 | T | Tomato paste |
| 1/2 | c | Sour cream |
| Paprika to taste | ||
| 1 | Green onion, thinly sliced | |
| 2 | T | Light mayonnaise |
| 3 | Ripe avocados, diced | |
| Lettuce leaves to serve on |
INSTRUCTIONS
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 on MC list by bobbi744@sojourn.com Recipe by: Unknown Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary" <diane@keyway.net> on Mar 23, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 324
Calories From Fat: 241
Total Fat: 28.3g
Cholesterol: 17.6mg
Sodium: 184.9mg
Potassium: 848.3mg
Carbohydrates: 18.4g
Fiber: 10.1g
Sugar: 4.9g
Protein: 3.8g