Food: Salmon Pasta Salad

I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was easy, healthy and delicious. The best part is that it can be eaten either cold or at room temperature and so it's perfect for a weeknight meal on a hot summer day. It would also be a great option for a picnic lunch.

Salmon Pasta Salad

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces of pasta
• 1 pound of salmon fillets, skinned, pin bones removed
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cucumbers, cut into cubes
• 4 green onions, cut diagonally
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup thin soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon asian chile sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• zest of half an orange
• 1/4 cup minced ginger
• 1/4 cup cilantro 

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. 
2. Broil salmon for 15-20 minutes. Allow the salmon to cool and break into small pieces. 
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salmon, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions and toss well. 
4. For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, chile sauce, sesame oil, peanut oil, sugar, orange zest, ginger and cilantro and mix well. 
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to evenly combine. 
6. Enjoy!

Salmon Pasta Salad