Curried Salmon Pasta Salad

4.6
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A delicious salmon pasta salad is tossed with a vibrant dressing in this great dish featuring all the food groups!

3
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry pasta, such as macaroni or small shells

  • 8 ounces cooked, skinned salmon

  • ½ cup minced red or yellow onion

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 medium red apple, diced

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts

Dressing:

  • 1 (6 ounce) container fat-free yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate, or serve at room temperature.

Tips

Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
12g Fat
18g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 302mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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