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| Title: | Alaska Smoked Salmon Summer Pasta Salad |
| Detail: | Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients 8 oz. bow tie or penne pasta, cooked, drained and cooled 8 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, sliced or chunked 12 oz. blanched green or yellow beans, asparagus or zucchini, cooled slightly and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup julienne red bell pepper 3 Tablespoons sliced green onions 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill 1 teaspoon sea salt or salt-free seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or dried sage leaves Directions In a large bowl, combine pasta, Wild Smoked Salmon and vegetables. In separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, dill and seasonings. Pour over salad and toss; refrigerate until serving. Variation: Add 2 to 3 ounces crumbled Bleu cheese or 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving. Nutrients per serving: 376 calories, 17g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 40% calories from fat, 10mg cholesterol, 16g protein, 41g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 824mg sodium, 46mg calcium and 300mg omega-3 fatty acids. |
