ORANGE AND SALMON PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 250g farfalle pasta

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 250g Atlantic salmon cutlet  

• 2 green shallots, chopped

• 2 oranges, segmented

• 1 stick celery, chopped

• 1/2 cup pecans

• 3 cups ( 250g ) shredded red cabbage

DRESSING

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce

• 1 clove garlic, crushed 

ORANGE AND SALMON PASTA SALAD METHOD:

The noodles should be cooked in a large pan of boiling water, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, and then drained, rinsed under cold water, and drained

.Combine pasta and oil in a bowl. Add salmon to shallow pan of simmering water, and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes or until tender; cool.

Remove skin and bones from salmon, and break salmon into pieces.

Just before serving, combine pasta, salmon, shallots, oranges, celery, nuts, and cabbage in a bowl; mix well. Add dressing, and toss lightly.

Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar; shake well.

Serves 4.

Note: Salad can be made 3 hours ahead.

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.

Freeze: Not suitable.

Microwave: Suitable.

 

Also Read: CHEESY SALMON LASAGNE