SHELL PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON AND GREEN BEANS

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One of my favorite pasta salads. It is not only delicious but it's also low in fat. Enjoy.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup seashell pasta
¼ pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, drained
ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  • Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  • In food processor or through a sieve, puree cottage cheese. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice; mix well
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green beans, yogurt mixture and dill; stir to mix. Discard skin from salmon and break into chunks; add to salad and stir gently to mix. Add pepper to taste. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and mound salad on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Kanok Kumar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.


Chavelle Clarke
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Hira Butt
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is light and tangy, and the salmon and green beans add a nice protein and crunch.


Osondu James
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover salmon.


ALEXANDRIA
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


giorgi qarosanidze
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


Jorge Barradas
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Robiul Hashan
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lee-anne Van Rooyen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.


Jade Greef
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've even started making it for my weekly meal prep.


Rihab Elghoul
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This pasta salad is delicious and refreshing! The salmon is cooked perfectly and the green beans add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Ammar Ahmad
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I've made this salad twice now and it's become a new favorite. The dressing is light and tangy, and the salmon and green beans add a nice protein and crunch. I also like that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer.


Comfort Nwosu Humgbeme
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of salmon, green beans, and shell pasta is unique and delicious. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.