Salmon Orzo Salad is a delicious manin dish salad recipe perfect for the warm days of spring. 

Time: 28 min.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 c three cheese Italian salad dressing
1/2 c plain yogurt
3 tbsp milk
1/4 c grated Paremesan cheese
1 (16-ounce) package orzo pasta
1 or 2 cooked salmon fillets or steaks
2 c grape tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 c diced Havarti or Muenster cheese
1 c frozen baby peas
 

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  In a large bowl, combine salad dressing, yogurt, mayonnaise, milk and Parmesan cheese and mix well.

2. Flake salmon and add to dressing mixture along with tomatoes, bell peppers and cheese and stir gently.  Top with peas; do not stir.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.  Drain and add to salad in bowl; stir gently to combine.  Cover and chill for 2 – 3 hours to blend flavours before serving.