Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad

Portion Size: 1 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 lb.  pastaMay use whole grain pasta
4 cups canned salmon water packed, drained, flaked
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zestWash and zest
1 cup celery, dicedWash, trim and dice.
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup red bell pepper, dicedWash, trim and dice.
1 cup carrot, shreddedWash peel, trim and shred.
1/2 cup chopped green onionWash, trim, and slice. (including green tops)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, driedOr ¼ cup fresh chopped

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cook pasta according to package directions. 
2In a large bowl mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, and pepper together. 
3When pasta is finished cooking, drain, then run under cool water until it’s no longer hot. 
4Add pasta to yogurt dressing, along with celery, red pepper, peas, carrots, onions, and parsley. 
5Gently mix all  the ingredients together until combined. 
6Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight before serving.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates