Best Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN SALMON PASTA SALAD



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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

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON PASTA SALAD



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This zesty make-ahead pasta salad is tossed with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Recipe is from Land O Lakes.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Peppers

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces uncooked dried rosamarina pasta (orzo)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups green bell peppers or 2 cups orange bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Belgian endive, if desired
chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add bell peppers, onion and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just tender (6 to 8 minutes).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine cooked pasta, pepper mixture and all remaining ingredients except Belgian endive and additional parsley; toss gently.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Garnish with Belgian endive and additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 496, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 6.1

LEMON HERB MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad is loaded with so many Mediterranean salad ingredients, and drizzled an incredible Lemon Herb dressing!

Provided by Karina - Cafe Delites

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 ounces | 350 grams dry pasta ((Penne))
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons garlic (, minced)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (, minced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cracked pepper (, to taste)
4 cups Romaine ((or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
1 large cucumber (, diced)
1 avocado (, peeled, pitted and chopped)
1/2 of a large red pepper ((or capsicum), deseeded and cut into thin strips)
9 ounces (250 grams) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 a red onion (, thinly sliced)
½ cup pitted kalamata olives (, sliced)
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (, drained)
5-6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander or strainer, then rinse under cold water to take the heat out. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • While pasta is boiling, prepare your dressing. Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a large jug.
  • Add all of the salad ingredients into the salad bowl along with the pasta, and drizzle with the dressing. Toss all of the ingredients together until everything is coated evenly in dressing. Season with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 129 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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