Lemony Dill Salmon Pasta Salad

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

Most pasta salads have a mayonnaise base, which I thought was too heavy for a salmon pasta salad. I swapped in a vinaigrette of sorts, with just a dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a touch of indulgence. It's the perfect way to use any leftover salmon.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemony Dill Salmon Pasta Salad

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) package large shell pasta

1 tablespoon lemon-infused olive oil

1 tablespoon finely minced shallot

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons capers

1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill

1 lemon

zested

1 teaspoon minced garlic

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ pound cooked salmon fillet

flaked

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 9 minutes.

Step 2

Combine oil shallots lemon juice capers dill lemon zest garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add in the flaked salmon. Mix to incorporate.

Step 3

Drain cooked pasta and add to the salmon mixture. Toss to combine. Refrigerate before serving at least 30 minutes. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Dill Salmon Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 367.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.6g 41%

Carbohydrates: 43.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 36.9mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 85.1IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.9mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 156.1mcg 39%

Calcium: 39.8mg 4%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 49.3mg 18%

Potassium: 365.6mg 10%

Sodium: 139.2mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 104.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.