Spicy Salmon Pasta Salad
Ingredients
| 2 and 1/2 cups shell macaroni or small pasta of your choice | ||
| 1 (8oz) can of salmon | ||
| 1/2 cup mayonnaise | ||
| 1 tbs lemon juice | ||
| 1 tbs of liquid from salmon | ||
| 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish | ||
| 1 tbs yellow mustard | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/2 cup celery, chopped | ||
| 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped | ||
| 1 cup frozen peas, cooked, then chilled | ||
| butter lettuce leaves |
- Cook macaroni or desired small pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water to cool.
- Cook the peas in boiling water for about 4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water to cool
- Drain salmon, remove any skin and bones, and flake, reserving 1 tbs of the liquid.
- In a large bowl add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Add the salmon, celery, cucumbers, peas and macaroni. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently combine all ingredients well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- If desired serve on butter lettuce cups.
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