Salmon Pasta Salad
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can salmon
8 ounces fusilli or macaroni, cooked, drained and cooled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 cups sliced cucumber
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Lemon Dressing (recipe follows)
- Drain and flake salmon. Toss flaked salmon
with remaining ingredients in large serving bowl.
- Toss with Lemon Dressing and serve.
Lemon Dressing:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Black pepper, to taste
- Whisk together ingredients until well
combined.
Makes 8 servings.
