Name: Warm pasta, salmon and asparagus salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dressing; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 lemons, juice, zest; 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; Warm pasta, salmon and asparagus; 250 gram dried pasta curls; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, chopped; 1 cup frozen peas; 250 gram snow peas, trimmed, halved; 1 tablespoon water; 180 gram flaked hot smoked salmon; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 50 gram low-fat ricotta

Warm pasta, salmon and asparagus salad

This light, flavourful pasta, salmon and asparagus salad recipe is a perfect fuss-free lunch or dinner. Featuring lemony dressing, creamy ricotta and vibrant peas, this dish is sure to hit the spot

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

Dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 lemons, juice, zest

1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

Warm pasta, salmon and asparagus

250 gram dried pasta curls

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, chopped

1 cup frozen peas

250 gram snow peas, trimmed, halved

1 tablespoon water

180 gram flaked hot smoked salmon

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

50 gram low-fat ricotta

Method

Warm pasta, salmon and asparagus

1.In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain well and return to pan.

2.Meanwhile, place asparagus and all peas in a microwave- safe bowl with water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100%) for 1-1 1/2 minutes, until just tender. Drain well.

3.DRESSING: In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together.

4.Add vegetables to pasta with salmon, dressing and parsley. Crumble over ricotta to serve.

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