Salmon and Avocado Pasta Salad - serves 4

6 oz dry pasta - macaroni, penne rotini, or shells
1 can Salmon (14 ¾ oz)
2 tbsp French dressing
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced and rind grated
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
Lettuce leaves to serve on
Hungarian paprika to taste

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.