Salmon and Dill Tortellini Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and hearty Salmon and Dill Tortellini Salad! Combining tender cheese tortellini, flaky pan-seared salmon, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing, this dish offers a medley of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Tossed with nutrient-packed baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese ties it all together, making every bite irresistibly creamy and tangy. Perfect as a light dinner or an impressive potluck dish, this quick-to-prepare recipe (ready in just 35 minutes!) is both wholesome and elegant. Bursting with fresh ingredients and easy prep time, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers and pasta salad enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cheese tortellini
- 250 grams Salmon fillet
- 3 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 unit Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the instructions on the package. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
While the tortellini cooks, season the salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Let it cool slightly, then flake it into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, flaked salmon, fresh dill, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a colder salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.3 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1768 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
