Whole Wheat Salmon Pasta Salad
This easy whole wheat pasta salad is packed with salmon and tomatoes, and tossed with a herb-infused dressing. Perfect for summertime potlucks and picnics!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 361kcal
Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped Italian parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried chile flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
The Rest:
- 13 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 12 ounces skinless salmon cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 8 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 3 ounces myzithra or feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
The Dressing:
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine garlic, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, dried chile flakes, salt and pepper. Pulse until parsley is finely chopped.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil and blend until the dressing mostly smooth.
The Rest:
- Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Immediately toss with three-quarters of the dressing.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray.
- Add the salmon to the skillet and saute until salmon is just cooked through.
- To the pasta, add salmon, tomatoes, myzithra (or feta) cheese and the rest of the dressing. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe) | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.6mg