Summer recipes... Curried Salmon Pasta Salad

If you're getting tired of your go-to pasta salad recipe, this is a really nice variation.

1 cup dry pasta, such as macaroni or small shells

8 oz cooked, skinned salmon or 7.5 oz can red salmon, cut into chunks

1/2 cup minced red or yellow onion

1 cup diced celery

1 medium to large red apple, diced

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts

Dressing:

6 oz carton (3/4 cup) fat-free yogurt

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 Tb curry powder

2 tsps. fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing and ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate.