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Shell Pasta Salad with Salmon and Green Beans

By: Jessica 
"One of my favorite pasta salads. It is not only delicious but it's also low in fat. Enjoy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup seashell pasta
  • 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, drained
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 leaves lettuce

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  3. In food processor or through a sieve, puree cottage cheese. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice; mix well
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, green beans, yogurt mixture and dill; stir to mix. Discard skin from salmon and break into chunks; add to salad and stir gently to mix. Add pepper to taste. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and mound salad on top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 139 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by BRIND   view full review
It was really easy to make and I took it to a "Pot Luck" dinner and it was well liked by all.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by The Gourmet Cook   view full review
This a good recipes, but I substitute canned tuna. DELICIOUS!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by ANN7258   view full review
This is a very tasty low-fat recipe! I only used one can of salmon and you really should use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by JUSTFOOD   view full review
I gave this four stars because it calls for canned salmon. I used fresh salmon which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by RACHEL1070   view full review
If I want a pasta salad I guess I should just use light mayo. Hold on, I did not just rate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2005 by GJENNY45   view full review
I'm being generous with two stars. If and when I ever make it again I'll use about a quarter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Mallinda   view full review
I have to say that this was only okay. When I first mixed it, it was too dry, so I made a...

 

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