Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that’s perfect for warm weather meals or make-ahead lunches. Tender pasta is tossed with chunks of flaky salmon, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, cucumber, and crumbled feta, all dressed in a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. Packed with healthy fats, lean protein, and Mediterranean flavor, it’s a refreshing and satisfying way to enjoy a seafood-based pasta salad. Serve it cold or at room temperature—either way, it’s delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 367

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
Vinaigrette
  • 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

Equipment

  • Spoon or tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Skillet or oven (to cook salmon, if not using pre-cooked)
  • Colander
  • Pot (for boiling pasta)

Method
 

  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.
  2. Top pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot. Break up salmon and sprinkle on top.
  3. Make vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, mustard, salt, and dill in a small bowl until well combined.
  4. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg

Notes

A fresh, filling, and heart-healthy pasta salad that brings together the best of the Mediterranean, flaky salmon, olives, herbs, and more.

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