Description
This Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring tender pasta, smoked salmon, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
– 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or bowtie)
– 4 oz smoked salmon, flaked
– 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup capers (optional)
– 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capers, and fresh dill.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
– For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
– Add arugula or spinach for extra greens.
– This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg