Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad with Everything Bagel Orzo
Serving Size:Â 4
Prep Time:Â 15 Minutes
Cook Time:Â 10 Minutes
Total Time:Â 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. Pappardelle's Everything Bagel Orzo
2 mini cucumbers ( or 1/2 English cucumber)
2 tablespoons red onion chopped
2 tablespoons capers drained
6 ounces sliced smoked salmon (tear into bite-sized pieces)
Dressing:Â
2 heaping tablespoons mayo
1 heaping tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:Â
- Bring 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta to water, return water to a gentle boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente, stirring intermittently. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.Â
- Chop the other salad ingredients and add them to the large bowl.Â
- Toss the ingredients together and add cooked pasta to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve and enjoy!