Whole Wheat Salmon Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Whole Wheat Salmon Pasta Salad
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This easy whole wheat pasta salad is packed with salmon and tomatoes, and tossed with a herb-infused dressing. Perfect for summertime potlucks and picnics!
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Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- ½ cup Italian parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried chile flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ⅓ cup olive oil
The Rest:
- 13 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 12 ounces salmon cut into ¾-inch pieces, skinless
- 8 ounces grape tomato cut in half, or cherry tomato
- 3 ounces myzithra cheese or feta cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
The Dressing:
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine garlic, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, dried chile flakes, salt and pepper. Pulse until parsley is finely chopped.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil and blend until the dressing mostly smooth.
The Rest:
- Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Immediately toss with three-quarters of the dressing.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray.
- Add the salmon to the skillet and saute until salmon is just cooked through.
- To the pasta, add salmon, tomatoes, myzithra (or feta) cheese and the rest of the dressing. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (⅙ of Recipe)
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
137mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
820IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15.9mg
(18%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe) | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 820IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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