Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad
Whether you prefer orzo or soba noodles, these recipes use fresh veggies and herbs to create simple and flavorful sides.
Recipe Summary Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad
This is a unique twist using brown rice pasta instead of ordinary wheat. This brightly colored tasty salad has wild Alaskan salmon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, fresh spinach, and a variety of other veggies. It is so easy to make. Chill in fridge and then serve!!!
Ingredients | Rice And Pasta Salad Recipes16 ounces dried brown rice pasta1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing (such as Annie's Lemon and Chive Dressing®)½ cup finely chopped carrots¾ cup red cherry tomatoes¾ cup yellow cherry tomatoes¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice½ jalapeno pepper, finely choppedDirectionsFill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.Drop frozen peas and spinach into boiling pasta during the last minute of cooking. Drain pasta, peas, and spinach in a colander. Return pasta, peas, and spinach to the pot.Stir in salmon and salad dressing until well combined.Chill in the refrigerator, about 20 minutes.Gently stir in carrots, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and lemon juice.Garnish with jalapenos.Info | Rice And Pasta Salad Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
20 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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