Salmon and Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or fat-free mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried, although fresh preferred)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper (freshly ground tricolor pepper is nice)
• 2 cups uncooked macaroni, cooked according to package directions

• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can salmon
• 1 cup chopped celery (or fennel bulb)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients, add it to the first mixture.

4. 4

   Toss to coat pasta.

5. 5

   Transfer to a container, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

6. 6

   Before serving, make sure to gently stir it all up again well.

7. 7

   Note: other kinds of pasta can be used in place of macaroni, to make it interesting -- small spirals, orzo, penne, etc. Don't be afraid to experiment!