Salmon with Feta and Pasta

This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens 30 Minute Meals

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillet
8 ounces dried rotini pasta
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
Salt
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 4-ounce package crumbled feta cheese
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Return pasta to hot pan; cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, lightly coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Cook and stir for 15 seconds. Lightly season fish pieces with salt. Add fish to skillet. Cook fish for 4 - 6 minutes on until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning fish pieces occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, green onions, olives, basil and pepper. Heat through.

In a large bowl, toss together hot pasta and olive oil. Add salmon mixture and feat cheese; toss gently. If desired garnish with basil sprigs.

We have made this dish previously. I enjoy any dish with salmon or pasta, so one that has both is great in my book. The feat in this dish adds just a slight bitter taste that isn't overwhelming.

I give this recipe a 4 and my husband gives it a 3.