Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces rotini pasta (corkscrew)
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1⁄2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted briefly
Directions
- Combine the olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, balsamic, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Cover and chill.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and cool the pasta by running cool water over it. Drain it again when cooled.
- Pour pasta into a large bowl. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, capers, Parmesan, salmon and pine nuts. Pour the dressing over all and toss gently until well combined. Chill thoroughly before serving.
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