Salmon-Pasta Salad

Simple and delicious fish salad.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb fresh salmon
• 6  ounces pasta (shells, rotini, penne, ziti, etc )
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon scallions (finely chopped) or 1  tablespoon green onion (finely chopped)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dry white wine or 1⁄2 tablespoon  vinaigrette
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano or 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon fresh parsley (minced)
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Rinse the salmon fillet with lemon and cold water; pat dry with paper towel.
2. Marinate the salmon fillet with 1/2 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice and black pepper.
3. At 350 degree, broil the salmon for 15 minutes; keep it outside first; at room temperature, place it in the fridge.
4. Meanwhile, boil water, add the pasta, cook it for 15 minutes or al dente; rinse in cold water and drain; keep it in fridge.
5. Prepare the salad dressing - mix the oil, vinaigrette or wine, Oregano or thyme, scallions, the sour cream, black pepper and salt; whisk it well.
6. Add the salad dressing to the pasta; toss well until the pasta is well covered.
7. Break the broiled salmon fillet into small pieces; combine fillet pieces with the pasta salad.
8. On a serving platter, place the salmon-pasta salad and sprinkle parsley. Serve it cold. Keep in fridge.