Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Seafood Recipes. (Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad Recipe). This quick and easy pasta salad features mezze penne pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, salmon, and a lemon-pepper-dill vinaigrette. You can use leftover salmon if you like, but those new handy pouches of salmon are great to have on hand in the pantry for salads like this!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) package mezze (short) penne pasta

1 cup sliced and quartered cucumber

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 tablespoons minced shallot

1 (2.6 ounce) pouch wild-caught pink salmon (such as Chicken of the Sea®)

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Chef John's Crab Cakes

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 10 minutes. Drain rinse in cold water drain well and place in a serving bowl.

Step 2

Top pasta with cucumber tomatoes and shallot. Break up salmon and sprinkle on top.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil vinegar lemon juice lemon-pepper seasoning mustard salt and dill in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 376.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 45.3g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 16.8g 26%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 358.8IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 10.3mg 17%

Folate: 11.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 64mg 6%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 42.7mg 15%

Potassium: 319.9mg 9%

Sodium: 495.4mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 151.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.