Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      ounces        dry pasta -- (macaroni, penne,
                        -- rotini, or shells)
   1      can           alaska salmon -- (14 3/4-oz)
   2      tablespoons   french dressing
   1                    red bell pepper -- thinly sliced
   3      tablespoons   cilantro -- or parsley
                        -- chopped
   1                    lime -- juiced rind grated
   1      tablespoon    tomato paste -- thinly sliced
     1/2  cup           sour cream
                        paprika -- to taste
   1      bunch         green onion -- thinly sliced
   2      pounds        light mayonnaise
   3                    ripe avocados -- diced
                        lettuce leaves -- to serve on

Preparation:

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.