Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) salmon fillet; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 8 ounces (2 1/2 cups) shell or other short pasta; 6 ounces (1 1/4 cups) green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional); 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons capers, drained

Servings: persons

1 (1-pound) salmon fillet
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces (2 1/2 cups) shell or other short pasta
6 ounces (1 1/4 cups) green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained

1
Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; cook 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate, cool completely, and break into chunks.
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.
3
Place 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, anchovy paste, garlic, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a jar. Cover and shake vigorously. Combine pasta mixture, salmon, and remaining ingredients. Toss with dressing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1-pound) salmon fillet, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad

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