Summmer Salmon Pasta Salad

I love easy summer meals that taste fresh and don’t cost an arm and a leg. This Salmon Pasta Salad always fits the bill when we’re in the mood for a light dish with a little seafood taste. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we have.

Salmon Pasta Salad

• 15-1/2 oz canned salmon
• 8 oz macaroni
• 2 cups cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut into this strips
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Lemon Dressing

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dill weed
• 1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated
• Pepper to taste

Cook macaroni according to packet instructions. Drain, rinse and cool.

Drain and flake salmon and place into large serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss.

Blend together all ingredients for the lemon dressing.

Add the lemon dressing to the salmon pasta, toss well and enjoy.