Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Salmon Recipes. (Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe). 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!!!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces dried brown rice pasta

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

2 cups packed fresh spinach

chopped

1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon

drained and flaked

1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing (such as Annie's Lemon and Chive Dressing®)

½ cup finely chopped carrots

¾ cup red cherry tomatoes

¾ cup yellow cherry tomatoes

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 ripe avocado

peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ jalapeno pepper

finely chopped

Lemon-Pepper Salmon II

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Fill 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in salmon and salad dressing until well combined.

Step 4

Chill in the refrigerator about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Gently stir in carrots tomatoes cilantro avocado and lemon juice.

Step 6

Garnish with jalapenos.

Nutritional Information

Easy Salmon Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 455.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.1g 38%

Carbohydrates: 56.5g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 17.6g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 22.7mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 3221.6IU 64%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.1mg 62%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 63.1mcg 16%

Calcium: 139.6mg 14%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 43.6mg 16%

Potassium: 479mg 13%

Sodium: 704.5mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 158.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.