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Salmon & Cheddar Pasta Salad
Salmon & Cheddar Pasta Salad
Colorful and fresh vegetables are tossed with pasta and smoked salmon in this salad.

Preparation Time: 20 min.  
Servings: 6 (1 1/2-cup) servings

Ingredients:

Pasta Ingredients:

  
3 1/2    ounces (2 cups) uncooked dried bow tie (farfalle) pasta

Salad Dressing Ingredients:

  
6    tablespoons red wine vinegar
2    tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1    tablespoon water
1    teaspoon sugar
1/8    teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Salad Ingredients:

  
2    cups fresh spinach leaves
6    cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup), cut in half
1/2    cucumber (1 cup), scored, sliced 1/4 inch
4    ounce slice Alpine LaceĀ® Deli Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
1    (4.5-ounce) package smoked salmon, torn into bite-sized pieces

Instructions:
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Set aside.

    Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl; mix well.

    Combine cooked pasta with salad ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently.

Nutritional Facts:

1 serving
Calories 160
Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 13 g


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