A creamy curried dressing coats pasta, veggies, and salmon for a unique and flavorful cold salad.
Ingredients
1 cup dry pasta, such as macaroni or small shells
8 ounces cooked, skinned salmon 1/2 cup minced red or yellow onion
1 cup diced celery
1 medium red apple, diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dry- roasted, unsalted peanuts
dressing:
1 (6 ounce) container fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate, or serve at room temperature.