Best Pasta And Salmon Salad Recipes

SHELL PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
• Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
• In food processor or through a sieve, puree cottage cheese. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice; mix well
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, green beans, yogurt mixture and dill; stir to mix. Discard skin from salmon and break into chunks; add to salad and stir gently to mix. Add pepper to taste. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and mound salad on top.

SMOKED SALMON, DILL AND CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and chill by running it under cold tap water or, if you have time, putting it in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.
• Combine the yogurt, mayo, dill, salt, pepper, brown sugar, lemon juice and tabasco until well-blended (I use a kitchen mixer for this).
• Toss the dressing with the green onions, cucumber, salmon and pasta, (I use a mixer for this, too) and serve immediately.

CREAMY SALMON AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large stock pot boil pasta in water.
• After 7 minutes add the green beans, asparagus and broccoli.
• Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain well.
• In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, dijonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and whisk well.
• Add the salmon, pasta and cooked veggies along with the sweet bell pepper.
• Toss gently and serve.

SPINACH AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the fusilli in boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the oil. Add the smoked salmon, spinach, onion, parsley, chives and dill. Whisk the lemon juice with the heavy cream, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss.

SALMON AND EDAMAME PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water 5 minutes. Add edamame; cook 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add salmon; cook 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once. Coarsely chop salmon. Add to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
• Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
• Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Add spinach mixture and dill to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Add mustard, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat.

EDAMAME, SALMON, AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta. Return to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Stir in the edamame. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pasta is just tender. Drain well in a colander.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the salmon, celery, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes.
• Stir the pasta mixture into the salmon mixture.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except the lettuce. Pour over the salad, tossing to coat.
• Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 365
• Total Fat: 7.5g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
• Monounsaturated: 2.0g
• Cholesterol: 58mg
• Sodium: 375mg
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 28g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 3 Starch
• 3 Lean Meat

PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Cut carrots and zucchini lengthwise into thin slices, using vegetable peeler.
• Toss all ingredients. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

HONEY-MUSTARD GRILLED SALMON AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• Brush salmon with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. In large bowl, toss bell peppers, zucchini and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place vegetables in grill basket. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Add vegetables to grill. Cover and grill salmon and vegetables over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket to turn vegetables occasionally, until salmon flakes easily with fork and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. In large bowl, mix pasta, vegetables and about 1/4 cup of the dressing.
• Arrange salad greens on 4 plates. Top with pasta mixture. Place salmon on pasta and vegetables. Drizzle each serving with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Sprinkle with dill weed. Serve with remaining dressing.

SALMON AND SALAMI PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta as directed on the box. While the pasta is cooking prepare the meat, veggies and dressing. Drain the salmon and remove bones and skin and set aside. Chop salami in to bite sized pieces. Dice celery, onion, bell pepper and scallions and place in a large bowl. To the veggies add the capers, lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, dill paste (or dried dill) and parsley. Drain pasta leaving a small amount of the cooking liquid in the pot. Stir the pasta, salmon and salami with veggies and dressing together in the bowl. Top with shaved Parmesan. There is no need to add salt as the fish, salami, capers and Parmesan are salty enough.

PASTA AND SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the curry powder, let it dissolve, then add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked but still firm, drain and cool with running water. Drain again thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl.
• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the shrimp until they turn pink and curl slightly, 2-3 minutes. Drain, place under cold running water and drain again. Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
• To the pasta add the cooked shrimp, smoked salmon and green peas. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.
• Pour dressing over pasta dish. Toss well and serve.

PENNE RIGATE AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and tarragon or dill (I prefer dill - due to the fact of tarragons licorice flavor).
• Add chopped shallot.
• In large bowl, toss together asparagus, salmon and pasta.
• Add dressing; toss gently to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
• Sprinkle with chopped chives.

PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
• 2. Combine olive oil, 2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend, lemon juice and broth in a large bowl. Add prepared vegetables and pasta, toss well and chill.
• 3. When ready to serve, brush salmon fillets with a little olive oil and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend.
• 4. Grill fillets 3 - 4 minutes per side on medium heat. Serve hot with pasta salad.

SALMON AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients, add it to the first mixture.
• Toss to coat pasta.
• Transfer to a container, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Before serving, make sure to gently stir it all up again well.
• Note: other kinds of pasta can be used in place of macaroni, to make it interesting -- small spirals, orzo, penne, etc. Don't be afraid to experiment!