Best 5 Creamy Salmon And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends the richness of salmon and the comforting embrace of pasta. Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying meal. This versatile dish can be served chilled as a refreshing summer salad or enjoyed warm as a hearty main course.

This recipe collection offers a diverse range of Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad variations, each with its unique charm. From the classic combination of creamy dill sauce and succulent salmon to the tangy zest of lemon-herb dressing, these recipes cater to a variety of palates. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad or a creamy and indulgent pasta dish, this article has something for everyone.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Creamy Dill Salmon Pasta Salad, where tender salmon flakes are enveloped in a velvety dill sauce, creating a harmonious union of flavors. If a zesty twist is what you seek, the Lemon-Herb Salmon Pasta Salad will deliver with its vibrant dressing, featuring a medley of lemon, herbs, and a hint of garlic.

For those who enjoy a touch of smokiness, the Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad is a delightful option. Flaky smoked salmon lends a distinctive flavor to the creamy sauce, creating a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. And for a vegetarian take on this classic, the Creamy Avocado and Pasta Salad offers a luscious avocado-based sauce, providing a rich and creamy texture with a hint of green goodness.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various settings. Whether you're planning a casual lunch, a delightful dinner party, or a potluck gathering, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY SALMON PASTA SALAD



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Fresh salmon and fresh veggies, that you probably have in your fridge, make up this easy salad. Fresh salmon takes approximately the same amount of time to cook as the pasta but go with canned if that's what you have on hand. Growing up by the sea, I've eaten a fair amount of salmon and pasta salad; this is a combination of many recipes that I've tried.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup dry white wine
1 onion, sliced
10 ounces salmon fillets
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup diced red pepper
½ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium pot over high heat. Add wine to the pot and allow half to cook off, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of the pot with onion slices. Score the skin side of the salmon to prevent curling. Lay salmon on the onion slices, skin side up. Reduce heat to low and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 12 minutes. Remove salmon from the pot and let cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, celery salt, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well. Remove 1/2 of the dressing and refrigerate until serving.
  • Drain macaroni and add to the bowl of dressing; turn to coat. Add celery, carrot, red pepper, peas, and green onions. Turn to coat. Remove skin from the salmon and cut into rough chunks. Add to the macaroni and stir gently. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Add remaining dressing to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 358.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CREAMY SALMON AND PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta or 2 cups ruffle pasta
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup broccoli, floweretts cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 sweet red peppers or 1/2 orange bell pepper, juliened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Dijonnaise mustard
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can salmon, skinned and boned
1/4 cup sliced radishes or 1/4 cup radish, cut in roses

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot boil pasta in water.
  • After 7 minutes add the green beans, asparagus and broccoli.
  • Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, dijonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and whisk well.
  • Add the salmon, pasta and cooked veggies along with the sweet bell pepper.
  • Toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 596.1, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 27.3

SALMON PASTA SALAD



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This recipe was one of my husband's favorite ways to enjoy salmon. I've had it so long I don't even remember where it came from originally. This salad is a nice light meal for a hot summer day, and it lets the salmon flavor come through. -Mary Dennis, Bryan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups fully cooked salmon chunks or 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) pink salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1-1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, quartered and sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 head lettuce, torn

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the pasta, salmon, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. For dressing, combine the oil, lemon or lime juice, dill, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour over pasta. Cover and chill. Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

DILLED SALMON PASTA SALAD



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Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with dill and makes a cool, light summer lunch," says the Sebastopol, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups tricolored spiral pasta
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1 cup fully cooked salmon chunks or 1 can (7-1/2 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
Mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the next six ingredients. , Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to sour cream mixture. Stir in salmon. Cover and refrigerate. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SALMON PASTA



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Indulge in this creamy salmon dish for two. It's comforting and filling, and ready in just 30 minutes. Serve with a green salad

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp if roasting
175g penne
2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
100ml white wine
200ml double cream or crème fraîche
¼ lemon, zested and juiced
½ small bunch dill, finely chopped

Steps:

  • You can either steam or roast the salmon, depending if you want to turn the oven on or not. To roast, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, place on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and roast for 12 mins until opaque and the flesh starts to flake when pressed. To steam, place the fillets skin-side down in a steamer, and steam over a pan of simmering water for 8-10 mins until cooked.
  • While the salmon is cooking, boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain, reserving 100ml of the pasta water.
  • Heat the oil on a medium heat in a wide frying pan and fry the shallot for 6 mins until softened, but not turning golden. Add the garlic and fry for a minute more until fragrant. Add the wine, bubble for a few minutes until reduced by half, then add the cream and season well. Bring to a very gentle simmer.
  • Flake the cooked salmon into big chunky pieces, leaving the skin behind. Add to the sauce with the cooked pasta. Add the lemon zest, a squeeze of the juice and most of the dill. Add a splash of the pasta water to the sauce to coat the pasta if you need to. Toss gently to keep the salmon in big pieces. Check the seasoning, if using double cream you may need a squeeze more lemon juice. Grind over some black pepper and scatter over the remaining dill. Serve with a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1140 calories, Fat 77 grams fat, SaturatedFat 38 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it quickly and carefully. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
  • Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente. Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian, and it refers to the ideal texture of pasta. It should be cooked through, but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavor of the salmon and pasta. A simple vinaigrette or creamy sauce is all you need.
  • Add some fresh herbs or vegetables for extra flavor. Dill, parsley, and chives all pair well with salmon. You could also add some chopped cucumber, tomatoes, or bell peppers.

Conclusion:

This creamy salmon and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover salmon. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try!

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