Salmon Pasta Salad

The inclusion of high-protein salmon will make this salad a satisfying meal when topped off with a generous serving of pasta. Everything is good in moderation, especially when you need something for a boost of energy. If you're hesitant, just remember salmon is weight loss friendly!

Yield: Serves 2
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150 g) spiral pasta, or pasta of choice
• 170 g asparagus, trimmed, chopped coarsely
• 2 tbsps low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp lemon rind, grated finely
• ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 small red capsicum (150 g), sliced thinly
• ⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped coarsely
• 2 green onions, sliced thinly
• 210 g can pink salmon in springwater, drained, flaked

Steps

Cook pasta in medium saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender. Add asparagus; cook 1 min. Drain.

Meanwhile, combine cheese, rind, juice and garlic in large bowl.

Add pasta and asparagus to cheese mixture with remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

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