Salmon And Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 oz dry pasta - macaroni, penne rotini, or shells
- 1 can Salmon (14 ¾ oz)
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced and rind grated
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Lettuce leaves to serve on
- Hungarian paprika to taste
Directions:
- 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.