Radiatore salad with salmon & papaya
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Radiatore or Rotini OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 6 | tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
| Freshly ground black pepper | ||
| 1 | pounds | Boneless salmon fillets skinless, fresh or frozen cooked and chopped, OR... Canned salmon drained and flaked |
| 1 | Papaya; peeled, seeded and chopped* | |
| 1 | cup | Cherry tomatoes |
| 1 | bunch | Scallions; finely sliced |
| 1 | Yellow bell pepper; chopped | |
| 1 | medium | Cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced |
| 1 | small | Jalapeno; seeded, ribs removed and finely minced |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh cilantro; OR Dried cilantro |
| 3 | tablespoons | Rice wine vinegar |
| 3 | tablespoons | White wine vinegar |
| 3 | drops | Hot sauce |
Directions
* (if unavailable, substitute 1 mango or 2 peaches, or 2 nectarines, or 1 15-oz. can papaya or favorite fruit in light syrup, drained and chopped)
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a medium bowl. While pasta is still warm, mix in vegetable oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set pasta aside to cool.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the salmon, papaya, tomatoes, scallions, yellow pepper and cucumber. Toss together with pasta.
In a small bowl, combine the jalapeno, cilantro, both vinegars and hot sauce. Toss the pasta with the dressing and refrigerate. Serve well chilled.
Serves 6-8
Each serving provides: 373 Calories; 19⅖ g Protein; 40⅒ g Carbohydrates; 14.9 g Fat; 33.7 mg Cholesterol; 54 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 36%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)