Title: Radiatore Salad with Salmon and Papaya
Categories: Salad Pasta Fish Fruit Salmon
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Radiatore or Rotini OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked
6	tb	Vegetable oil
		Freshly ground black pepper
1	lb	Boneless salmon fillets skinless, fresh or frozen cooked a
15	oz	-Canned salmon drained and flaked
1		Papaya; peeled, seeded and chopped*
1	c	Cherry tomatoes
1	bn	Scallions; finely sliced
1		Yellow bell pepper; chopped
1	md	Cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1	sm	Jalapeno; seeded, ribs removed and finely minced
2	tb	Chopped fresh cilantro; OR
2	ts	-Dried cilantro
3	tb	Rice wine vinegar
3	tb	White wine vinegar
3	dr	Hot sauce

* (if unavailable, substitute 1 mango or 2 peaches, or 2 nectarines, or 1 15-oz. can papaya or favorite fruit in light syrup, drained and chopped)

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a medium bowl. While pasta is still warm, mix in vegetable oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set pasta aside to cool.

In a medium mixing bowl, add the salmon, papaya, tomatoes, scallions, yellow pepper and cucumber. Toss together with pasta.

In a small bowl, combine the jalapeno, cilantro, both vinegars and hot sauce. Toss the pasta with the dressing and refrigerate. Serve well chilled.

Serves 6-8

Each serving provides: 373 Calories; 19.4 g Protein; 40.1 g Carbohydrates; 14.9 g Fat; 33.7 mg Cholesterol; 54 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 36%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)

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