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Salmon Tomato Pasta Salad
Makes Serves 6. Photo By Sobey's
By Sobey's

Directions

  1. Brush salmon with 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil. Season with ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Individually wrap salmon pieces in foil. Place on grill preheated to medium. Close lid and cook about 7 min., until fish is cooked through. Remove from grill. Be careful of steam when opening packets. Cool salmon completely.
  2. Meanwhile, combine pasta, tomatoes, yellow pepper, garlic , basil and cheese in large bowl or serving dish. Flake salmon with a fork. Add to pasta mixture.
  3. In small bowl or cup, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, balsamic vinegar and remaining ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Drizzle over pasta salad; toss gently.
Ingredients:
  • 4 salmon fillet portions (5 oz/150 g each)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
  • 4 cups (1 L) rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed with cold water
  • 3 tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed basil leaves, roughly torn
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar