Lemony Dill Salmon Pasta Salad

Name: Lemony Dill Salmon Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 (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 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 1 lemon, zested; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 pound cooked salmon fillet, flaked; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

⏱️ Ready in 25 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 28 views

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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.6g 15%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 139mg 6%

Total Carbohydrate 43.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%

Total Sugars 1.7g

Protein 20.6g 41%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.

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.