Salmon Pasta Salad

A deliciously simple salmon and pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses tossed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (15.5-ounce) can salmon
8 ounces fusilli or macaroni, cooked, drained and cooled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 cups sliced cucumber
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Lemon Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Drain and flake salmon. Toss flaked salmon with remaining ingredients in large serving bowl.
2. For Lemon Dressing: Whisk together ingredients until well combined.
3. Toss with Lemon Vinaigrette and serve.

Makes 6 servings.