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Creamy Cold Salmon Pasta

Creamy Cold Salmon Pasta: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Cold Salmon Pasta perfect for summer days, delivering flavor and healthy omega-3s in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta Choose rotini or penne
For the Salad
  • 1 cup cooked flaked salmon Canned or fresh salmon works great
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill Chopped (or 2 tbsp dried dill)
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter twist
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • salt To taste
  • pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with 1 cup of cooked flaked salmon, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Gently fold together.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
  6. Once chilled, gently stir again before serving. Best enjoyed cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or dressing substitutions.

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