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Edamame, Salmon, and Pasta Salad

The lemon and dill vinaigrette is a wonderful complement to the flavors of this salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 1/2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing per serving

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 2/3 cups whole-wheat bow-tie pasta or macaroni (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
2 5-ounce cans pink salmon in water, drained, skin discarded, bones discarded if desired, flaked
1 medium rib of celery, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1 teaspoon dried dillweed, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 lettuce leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta. Return to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Stir in the edamame. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pasta is just tender. Drain well in a colander.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the salmon, celery, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes.

    Step 3

    Stir the pasta mixture into the salmon mixture.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except the lettuce. Pour over the salad, tossing to coat.

    Step 5

    Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 365

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 7.5g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 58mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 375mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 46g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 10g

    Step 18

    Protein: 28g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    3 Starch

    Step 21

    3 Lean Meat

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