Salmon Pasta Salad for Summer
This salmon pasta salad is the perfect summer meal bursting with flavor and nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces fresh salmon, about 2 fillets
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup pesto, store-bought or homemade
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
- Fresh basil shreds, for garnish and optional
Instructions
Cook pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain water out and transfer the pasta into a large salad bowl and allow the pasta to cool down completely.
Season salmon:
- Pat dry salmon fillets with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook salmon:
- In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden/seared on each side and the meat separates easily with a fork. Remove from the pan onto a plate.
Combine:
- Break up the salmon into large pieces and add them to the pasta bowl along with the red onions and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the pesto into the salad bowl, the lemon juice, and toss to combine all ingredients to evenly distribute the pesto throughout. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to stretch the dressing a little.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and fresh basil shreds, if using, and toss to combine before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
