Salmon and Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried , although fresh preferred)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper (freshly ground tricolor pepper
2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 (7 1/2 oz) can salmon
1 cup chopped celery (or fennel bulb)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, diced (to taste)

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients, add it to the first mixture.
Toss to coat pasta.
Transfer to a container, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Before serving, make sure to gently stir it all up again well.
Note: other kinds of pasta can be used in place of macaroni, to make it interesting - small spirals, orzo, penne, etc. Don't be afraid to experiment!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	255.32 Kcal (1069 kJ)
Calories from fat	27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3g	5%
Cholesterol	5.05mg	2%
Sodium	110.36mg	5%
Potassium	275.98mg	6%
Total Carbs	46.3g	15%
Sugars	6.49g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	11%
Protein	10.23g	20%
Vitamin C	34mg	57%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	14.5mg	81%
Calcium	41.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.29 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.7g	5%
Cholesterol	2.85mg	2%
Sodium	62.37mg	5%
Potassium	155.97mg	6%
Total Carbs	26.17g	15%
Sugars	3.67g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	11%
Protein	5.78g	20%
Vitamin C	19.2mg	57%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	8.2mg	81%
Calcium	23.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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