Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon
Creamy elbow macaroni pasta salad combines freshly cooked salmon with crisp celery, carrot, red pepper, green onions, and sweet peas. Mayonnaise blended with white wine vinegar, celery salt, paprika, and black pepper gives the salad a tangy, gently spiced dressing, while white wine and onion add depth to the salmon; serve it for a light lunch or a casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 61
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a medium pot over high heat. Add wine to the pot and cook until half has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Cover the bottom of the pot with onion slices. Score the skin side of the salmon to prevent curling. Lay the salmon on the onion slices, skin side up. Reduce the heat to low and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the salmon from the pot and let cool.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, celery salt, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well. Set aside some of the dressing and refrigerate until serving.
- 5
Drain the macaroni and add it to the bowl of dressing; turn to coat. Add celery, carrot, red pepper, peas, and green onions. Turn to coat. Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it into rough chunks. Add the salmon to the macaroni and stir gently. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- 6
Add the remaining dressing to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust the salt, if necessary.
- Calories 453.72 kcal High 23%
- Protein 17.64 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 40.92 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.05 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.54 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.97 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 357.56 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.05 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 46.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 547.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 26.15 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 28.67 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon is an American side dish recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 453.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Celery Salt. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 453.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon healthy?
- Creamy Pasta Salad with Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 453.72 calories and 17.64 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 357.56 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.54 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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