Salmon-Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the salmon fillet with lemon and cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

2. 2

   Marinate the salmon fillet with 1/2 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice and black pepper.

3. 3

   At 350 degree, broil the salmon for 15 minutes; keep it outside first; at room temperature, place it in the fridge.

4. 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. 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. 6

   Add the salad dressing to the pasta; toss well until the pasta is well covered.

7. 7

   Break the broiled salmon fillet into small pieces; combine fillet pieces with the pasta salad.

8. 8

   On a serving platter, place the salmon-pasta salad and sprinkle parsley. Serve it cold. Keep in fridge.