Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad
Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad pairs tender mezze penne with cool cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and flaky pink salmon in a lemon-pepper dill vinaigrette. It tastes bright and citrusy with a gentle tang from Dijon and white wine vinegar, balanced by rich olive oil. Ideal for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or a make-ahead dinner that stays fresh and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- 2
Top the pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot. Break up the salmon and scatter it over the top.
- 3
For the vinaigrette, whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, mustard, salt, and dill in a small bowl until well combined.
- 4
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Calories 255.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.78 g Moderate
- Carbs 25.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 10.44 mg Low Source
- Sodium 107.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.1 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.98 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 13.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 78.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 212.69 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 21.34 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Style Salmon Pasta Salad is a Greek dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Dill. Each serving provides about 255.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Dijon Mustard, Dried Dill, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean-Style Salmon Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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