Salmon Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 cups uncooked bow-tie or rotelle pasta; 1 cup asparagus pieces; 1 cup salmon flakes (broiled or grilled salmon, broken into flakes, with no bones or skin); Optional:; 3 green onions, finely chopped or slivered; 1 tablespoon capers; Dressing:; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp dillweed or 1/6 tsp dried dill; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/2 to 3 cups uncooked bow-tie or rotelle pasta
1 cup asparagus pieces
1 cup salmon flakes (broiled or grilled salmon, broken into flakes, with no bones or skin)
Optional:
3 green onions, finely chopped or slivered
1 tablespoon capers
Dressing:
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp dillweed or 1/6 tsp dried dill
Freshly ground black pepper

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Cooking time: about 15 minutes
2
Cook the pasta until al dente (about 8 minutes), rinse, and drain well. While the pasta is cooking, microwave or steam the asparagus for 3 minutes and broil the salmon.
3
Combine the cooked pasta, asparagus, salmon flakes, and green onions, if desired (reserve some for garnish), in a large serving bowl; toss to mix.
4
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss. Add black pepper to taste and sprinkle with green onions and capers, if you like.
5
Chill the completed pasta salad in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it, or eat it right away.
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TIP: Serve orange or tomato slices to play up the flavors of this creamy, tangy salad.
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How kids can help: Break asparagus spears into pieces; combine salad ingredients; measure and stir dressing ingredients; toss the salad.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 to 3 cups uncooked bow-tie or rotelle pasta, 1 cup asparagus pieces, 1 cup salmon flakes (broiled or grilled salmon, broken into flakes, with no bones or skin), Optional:, and more.

Yes, Salmon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon Pasta Salad

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