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Bowties with Salmon and Peas in Lemon Dill Sauce

Bowties with Salmon and Peas in Lemon Dill Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1-pound box bow tie pasta
  • 2 7 ½-ounce cans salmon
  • 1 medium red onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup regular or lite mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well. 
  • While pasta is cooking, drain salmon. Place salmon into a mixing bowl, remove bones and break into chunks. Add onions and pasta to salmon. 
  • Combine well by gently tossing. In a small bowl, prepare the creamy lemon sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and pepper. 
  • Pour the sauce over the salmon and pasta and toss gently. Add peas. Toss gently once more and serve with Melon Salad. 
  • Melon Salad 
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cubed cantaloupe, 2 cups cubed honeydew melon, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint. Cover and chill until serving. 
  • Recipe Courtesy of Quick & Kosher: Meals in Minutes by Jamie Geller (Feldheim 2010)