Mama's Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
Packed with bright, fresh flavors and a touch of elegance, Mama’s Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad is a show-stopping dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender fusilli pasta, flaky smoked salmon, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this salad is elevated with briny capers and aromatic fresh dill. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, meal-prepping for the week, or looking for a light yet flavorful dinner, this chilled pasta salad will quickly become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams fusilli pasta
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, finely slice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh dill.
Step 3
Flake the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capers, and fresh dill.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1297.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1926.3 |
| Total Fat 71.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3082.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 252.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.5g | |
| Protein 78.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1368IU | 0% |
| Calcium 214.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2003.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories