Best Easy Salmon Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipes

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WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, BASIL, AND SALMON



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.
  • Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine. Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.

CREAMY SALMON ON WHOLE WHEAT PASTA



Creamy Salmon on Whole Wheat Pasta image

This recipe is from the show Fixing Dinner by Sandi Richard. Her recipes are usually on the table in less than a half hour. I usually like to grill extra salmon to make this meal the following day. It is very well received at our house.

Provided by Eldeevee

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk (I use fat free milk)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups whole wheat penne, dried
2/3 cup low-fat parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
300 g salmon, seared and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Cook pasta accordingly to directions.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large non stick frying pan and then stir in flour until "pasty" gradually stirring in the milk followed by the pepper.
  • Stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce stirring until thoroughly blended.
  • Stir in pesto and cook on low for a few minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in chunks of salmon just before serving to heat through.
  • Serve over pasta and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 137, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 6.7, Protein 30.9

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad image

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!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 495.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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