Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

1 lbs salmon fillet
1/2 ts salt; divided
1/2 ts freshly ground black pepper;
divided
2 ts olive oil
8 oz shell or other short pasta
6 oz green beans; cut into 2-inch
lengths
1/4 C olive oil
2 tb red wine vinegar
1/2 ts anchovy paste; optional
1 garlic clove; chopped
1/2 ts dijon mustard
1 C cherry or grape tomatoes;
halved
1/3 C niçoise or kalamata olives;
pitted and halved
1/4 C thinly sliced red onion
1/4 C chopped fresh italian
parsley
3 tb capers; drained

directions

Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; cook 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate, cool completely, and break into chunks.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Place 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, anchovy paste, garlic, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a jar. Cover and shake vigorously.

Combine pasta mixture, salmon, and remaining ingredients.

Toss with dressing.

Contributor: Coastal Living, JULY 2008

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