Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Fusilli pasta is fancied up with delicious pieces of smoked salmon and cucumber, which can be made in no time! I like to spice mine up with a dash of cayenne pepper.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• ½ cup diced celery
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• 11 ounces multi-colored fusilli pasta
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fusilli; return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Transfer cooled pasta to a large bowl.

Step 2

Toss the carrot, onion, cucumber, celery, and salmon with the pasta; mix well.

Step 3

Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Pour sauce over pasta mixture. Mix well to coat evenly.