Simple Bruschetta Salmon Orzo Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, boneless and skinless
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/3 fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ground pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions for about 8 minutes, or until just tender; drain.
• 2 combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil for the dressing.
• 3 place pasta in large bowl and mix with dressing, drained salmon and remaining ingredients and toss to mix well.
• 4 add in salt and pepper to taste. (if desired).
• 5 serve either hot or cold. (note- the flavours develop nicely if you chill this first -- letting it sit overnight makes it even more flavourful, but it's up to you!).