Tuesday, 20 March 2012

LoveBites Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta Salad


 This recipe is quick, easy and delicious,
really good if you are in an after work panic!
As always another option is to have it without the spinach leaves,
or make it richer by stirring in some warm cream.



INGREDIENTS 
  • 500g dried pasta (of your choice)
  • 1/2 punnet of basil pesto or basil pesto dip
  • juice of one lemon (to taste)
  • 100-200g of smoked salmon pieces or strips
  • 1-2tbspns of capers
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • a large handful of baby spinach leaves per person
  • sea salt, black pepper and parmesan to garnish

TO MAKE

§  Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet

§  Once cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the saucepan

§  Stir through the pesto (or pesto dip) till pasta is coated through

§  Break up the smoked salmon into bite sized pieces and stir through the pasta mixture

§  Add capers and lemon juice and onion
§  Season with salt, pepper and parmesan and serve over a bed of baby spinach.

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