Salmon Pasta Salad
Looking for the perfect refreshing dish? This Salmon Pasta Salad is a light and zesty meal that’s perfect for any occasion! Featuring Popsie’s sockeye salmon, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and creamy mayo, all tossed with al dente pasta. Serve it chilled and let the flavors shine.
This recipe is easy to meal prep in jars for an on-the-go lunch. Just add all ingredients to a jar (or split evenly among multiple jars), and when you're ready to eat, shake and enjoy!
Salmon Pasta Salad
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Recipe from Simply Recipes
Ingredients
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1/2 pound (about 2 cups) dry macaroni (or similar small pasta)
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kosher salt
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2 6oz portions of cooked Popsie's sockeye salmon
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1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste or for added smoothness)
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1 teaspoon mustard
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/3 cup chopped whole green onions
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1tbsp dried)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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black pepper
Directions
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Boil the pasta: bring a pot of water (2 quarts) to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the dry pasta and cook, uncovered, at a rolling boil for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente (slightly firm). Remove from heat, drain, rinse briefly in cold water (macaroni should be still warm after rinsing) and drain again.
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Mix salmon and other ingredients in a large bowl:
In a large bowl mix the cooked salmon, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix in the green onions, parsley, dill, and celery.
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Stir in drained, warm macaroni: mix in the cooked macaroni while it is still warm. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. As the macaroni absorbs the mayonnaise, you may need to add some water to the salad to keep it from being dry. Adjust seasonings.
Chill before serving.