Salmon Fusilli Salad

Submitted by Diana 2

"This is a terrific salad to serve for lunch or brunch. Colourful, lots of protein and plenty of taste. A great way to stretch a single can of salmon. NOTE: Cooking time is chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup tri-colored fusilli, dry
• 1⁄2 cup Miracle Whip
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (219 g) can sockeye salmon, drained

directions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water till al-dente. Rinse in cool water and set aside to drain.
2. In the meantime, mix together miracle whip, dill, onion flakes, chives, red pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper.
3. Add the dressing mixture to the pasta and mix thoroughly.
4. Gently fold in the salmon.
5. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Very nice tasting pasta salad! I especially liked the addition of lime juice & dill. I'd baked some extra salmon the night before making this so used some of that instead of the canned variety. Absolutely a recipe to keep on hand! Many thanks, Diana!