Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad

Elevate your lunch or dinner menu with this vibrant Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad, a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that's as satisfying as it is quick to prepare. Tender penne or bow-tie pasta serves as the base for this nutrient-packed dish, featuring savory smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and peppery baby spinach. A tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while fresh dill adds a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile option for al fresco gatherings, meal prep, or a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish combines wholesome ingredients with effortless elegance, ensuring it will become a go-to favorite in your recipe rotation. Keywords: smoked salmon pasta salad, quick pasta salad, healthy seafood recipes, refreshing summer salad, meal prep pasta recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Penne or bow-tie pasta
• 150 grams Smoked salmon
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 100 grams Baby spinach
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

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 package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the baby spinach if the leaves are large.

Step 3

Cut the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the fresh dill.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, smoked salmon, and dill.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve the pasta salad immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1080.3

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 34.5mg	0%
Sodium 2403.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1026IU	0%
Calcium 206.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1249.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 38.4%