4.8 from 24 votes
Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta Salad
An easy to make healthier pasta salad made with lentil pasta with salmon, peas, corn, and a delicious lemon dill dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 579 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chickpea or Lentil Pasta
- 12 oz Skinless, Boneless Wild Sockeye Salmon 2 (6oz) cans, drained
- 1 Cup frozen green peas thawed
- 15 oz sweet corn one can, drained
- Lemon slices, to garnish, optional
DRESSING:
- 2½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice (or about 1 large lemon juiced)
- 1 Tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tsp maple syrup
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill or more, to taste
- ½ Tsp kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ Tsp black pepper or to taste
- Lemon slices to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Start by preparing the dressing, in a small bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, olive oil, dijon, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
- Cook pasta according to the package, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked al-dente.
- Once cooked drain well in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and pour over the prepared dressing; toss well until evenly coated with dressing.
- Add in the salmon, corn, and peas; give it another stir, then taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
- Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
628IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
299mg
(30%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 628IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.