Curried Salmon Pasta Salad

• 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 fat-free yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 2 tsp. 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 as directed on package;drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients.

In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate, or serve at room temperature.

Yield: 8 servings