Description
A delightful and refreshing Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad recipe that combines the richness of cold-smoked salmon with a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz short pasta (such as farfalle or rotini)
Dressing:
- 6 oz cold-smoked salmon (flaked or chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (deseeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup capers (drained)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, zest, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix pasta, smoked salmon, red onion, cucumber, and capers in the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Garnish with dill or lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo.
- Add arugula or spinach for extra greens.
- Best served cold and keeps well for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
