Roasted Salmon Pasta Salad
June 20, 2023
This flavorful pasta salad combines salmon, fresh herbs and spicy chiles. A wonderful alternative to traditional mayo-based pasta salads!
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
35 min
Ingredients
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2salmon fillets with skin removed
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4-5tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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2bunches of dill (about 2 handfuls), chopped
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Salt and pepper
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8ounces elbow macaroni (about half a box)
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3celery stalks, split in half lengthwise, then sliced thinly in the other direction
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1Fresno red chile, sliced thinly, discarding the stalk end that contains the majority of the seeds
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¾cup cooked peas, room temperature
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1full tablespoon mayonnaise
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Juice of 1 large lemon
Directions
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1
For the salmon: Heat oven to 400 F. Place both salmon fillets in a baking dish and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 bunch of chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Rub oil mixture all over and under the salmon. Rubbing it underneath will keep it from sticking once it’s cooked.
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2
Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, place in a large bowl and, using a fork, break the salmon apart into small pieces. Let cool in the fridge.
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3
For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add plenty of salt and give it a stir. Then add the pasta.
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4
Cook according to package directions until pasta is al dente, then drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process.
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5
Putting it together: In the bowl with the salmon, add another chopped bunch of dill, celery, the Fresno red chile, peas, the remaining 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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6
Fold in the pasta and serve.
Recipe source: Honest & Tasty