Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon and Fava Beans
Bright, refreshing, and elegantly simple, this Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon and Fava Beans is a must-try for your next meal. Featuring tender pasta tossed with delicate slices of smoked salmon, sweet-tart cherry tomatoes, vibrant fava beans, and peppery baby arugula, this dish is bursting with fresh, bold flavors. The zesty lemon-garlic dressing, accented with aromatic dill, ties everything together beautifully, making it a light yet satisfying recipe perfect for lunches, picnics, or potlucks. Ready in just 35 minutes, this pasta salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it as convenient as it is delicious. Packed with protein, greens, and irresistible smoky notes, this recipe is a standout choice for a healthy pasta salad that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Ingredients
- 300 g short pasta (fusilli, farfalle, or penne)
- 150 g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 200 g fava beans, fresh or frozen
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 50 g baby arugula
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
If using fresh fava beans, remove them from their pods. Blanch the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel the outer skins to reveal the bright green beans inside. If using frozen fava beans, simply thaw them according to the package instructions.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fava beans, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, and smoked salmon. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the salad and give it a final toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Step 6
Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this light and satisfying dish as a main course or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (927.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1326.9 |
| Total Fat 57.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 53.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4044.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 70.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 535.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 214.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1956.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories