Smoked Salmon, Dill and Cucumber Pasta Salad

Submitted by Chef Jean Louise

"This is an improvisation on two recipes that I found on 'Zaar (#78690 and #211843). It makes a great summer dinner. You can substitute lowfat or nonfat sour cream for the mayo if you want something a bit lighter."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) container low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 4 -6 green onions, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 8 ounces wood-smoked salmon, cubed
• 1 lb spiral pasta or 1 lb shell pasta

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and chill by running it under cold tap water or, if you have time, putting it in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.
2. Combine the yogurt, mayo, dill, salt, pepper, brown sugar, lemon juice and tabasco until well-blended (I use a kitchen mixer for this).
3. Toss the dressing with the green onions, cucumber, salmon and pasta, (I use a mixer for this, too) and serve immediately.

Reviews

[stacylu]

Easy to throw together the night before. It seemed a little dry but had great flavor!