Alaska Salmon Avocado Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
6	ounces	pasta
1	can	salmon
2	tablespoons	salad dressing, french
1	each	sweet red bell pepper	sliced
3	tablespoons	cilantro	chopped
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
1/2	cup	sour cream
1	bunch	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced
2	tablespoons	mayonnaise
3	each	avocados	diced

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Drain and toss with the French dressing.

Allow to cool. Drain and flake the salmon.

Add to the pasta with the green onions, sliced bell pepper and
cilantro.

Whisk together the lime juice and grated rind, the mayonnaise,
sour cream and tomato paste until thoroughly combined.

Toss the pasta salad with the dressing.

Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover and chill.

Before serving, gently toss the avocados into the salad.

Spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce leaves.

Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.