Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner menu with this vibrant Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad, a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that's as satisfying as it is quick to prepare. Tender penne or bow-tie pasta serves as the base for this nutrient-packed dish, featuring savory smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and peppery baby spinach. A tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while fresh dill adds a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile option for al fresco gatherings, meal prep, or a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish combines wholesome ingredients with effortless elegance, ensuring it will become a go-to favorite in your recipe rotation. Keywords: smoked salmon pasta salad, quick pasta salad, healthy seafood recipes, refreshing summer salad, meal prep pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne or bow-tie pasta
- 150 grams Smoked salmon
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
While the pasta cooks, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the baby spinach if the leaves are large.
Cut the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the fresh dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, smoked salmon, and dill.
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the pasta salad immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.0 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1249 mg | 27% | |
*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.
