Salmon Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon Pasta Primavera Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups rotelle pasta; ¼ cup chicken broth; 8 ounces fresh salmon steaks; ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup); 1 small cucumber, diced, about 1 cup; 1 small zucchini, julienned, about 1 cup; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; torn fresh spinach leaves

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups rotelle pasta
¼ cup chicken broth
8 ounces fresh salmon steaks
¼ cup low fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
1 small cucumber, diced, about 1 cup
1 small zucchini, julienned, about 1 cup
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
torn fresh spinach leaves

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Place salmon steak in a microwave-safe dish; pour 1/4 cup chicken broth over salmon.
3
Cover dish, venting and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until salmon is just opaque.
4
Cool, covered.
5
Remove bones and skin from cooled salmon; flake and set aside.
6
Meanwhile, process cottage cheese, mayonnaise, 2 T. chicken broth, and vinegar in a food processor or blender until smooth; stir in onion, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
7
Set aside.
8
Add green beans to past cooking water about 3 minutes before pasta is done.
9
When pasta is ready and green beans are crisp-tender, drain well; place in a large bowl, tossing with remaining 2 T. of chicken broth to moisten.
10
Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
11
Toss pasta and green beans with reserved cottage cheese mixture to coat completely; stir in cucumber, zucchini, and tomatoes.
12
Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.
13
Serve pasta mixture on individual serving plates lined with spinach leaves and top with flaked salmon.

857

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups rotelle pasta, ¼ cup chicken broth, 8 ounces fresh salmon steaks, ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Salmon Pasta Primavera 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon Pasta Primavera Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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