Best 9 Cold Salmon Pasta Salad Recipes

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Cold salmon pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked salmon, pasta, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, and can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there is a cold salmon pasta salad recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

COLD SALMON PASTA SALAD



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A quick, easy and delicious way to serve leftover salmon. I could never find a recipe that used leftover salmon that I enjoyed until I tried this. It made a wonderful lunch the next day.

Provided by artnoren

Categories     Penne

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces cooked salmon
6 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
12 black olives
20 cherry tomatoes
1/2 an onion
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta al dente and let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl mix the salmon, black olives, onion and tomatoes together.
  • Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix with the above ingredents.
  • Take about 2 tablespoons of mayo and mix into the mixture. It should be coated, not creamy.
  • Add salt, pepper, dill and tarragon to taste.
  • Put mixture in the refridgerator for at least one hour to cool. Be sure to cover it.
  • When you take it out of the fridge it may need a little mayo. That's o.k., just add to the mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.8

MISO-GLAZED SALMON COLD NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages instant ramen noodles
2 tablespoons peanut butter
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons store-bought Asian sesame dressing
One 8-ounce bag shredded cabbage mix (red and green cabbage plus carrots)
1/4 cup red miso
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
Two 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Thinly sliced scallion greens, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the ramen noodles (minus the seasoning packs) to very al dente according to the package instructions. Let cool.
  • Mix together the peanut butter, lime juice and 1/3 cup Asian dressing. Toss with the cabbage mix and cold noodles. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing a couple times in between.
  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the miso, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons Asian dressing in a small bowl. Season with salt if necessary. Liberally brush both sides of the salmon with the miso glaze. Place on the prepared baking sheet and broil on the middle rack until the fish is browned, the flesh is opaque and the interior is 145 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place the cooked salmon on top of the cold noodle salad. Garnish with a liberal sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds and scallion greens.

SALMON SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cooked salmon, chilled
1 cup small-diced celery (3 stalks)
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Break the salmon into very large flakes, removing any skin and bones, and place the salmon in a bowl. Add the celery, red onion, dill, capers, raspberry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Season, to taste. Mix well and serve cold or at room temperature.

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 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

SALMON PASTA SALAD



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This is a really easy to make cool summer treat. I make it when I'm in a hurry and I need to pull out a dinner quickly. It's really good and turns out great whenever I make it- the whole family loves this dish!

Provided by Lieutenant Ducky

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups bow tie pasta
1 bunch grapes
50 g bulgarian style feta cheese
200 g pre-smoked salmon
oregano and sun-dried tomato dressing

Steps:

  • Put the pasta on the boil as directed on its package.
  • Chop the salmon into bite-sized pieces and break the fetta cheese into small pieces.
  • Drain the pasta through a colander and rinse with cold water until it is room temperature.
  • Throw the pasta in a dish and add the grapes, feta cheese, and salmon, and anything else (eg chopped tomatoes, pepper, etc).
  • Pour some of the salad dressing over it as you would over salad and mix it all up in the bowl.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 11.9

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON PASTA SALAD



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This quick and easy pasta salad features mezze penne pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, salmon, and a lemon-pepper-dill vinaigrette. You can use leftover salmon if you like, but those new handy pouches of salmon are great to have on hand in the pantry for salads like this!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (16 ounce) package mezze (short) penne pasta
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 (2.6 ounce) pouch wild-caught pink salmon (such as Chicken of the Sea®)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain well, and place in a serving bowl.
  • Top pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot. Break up salmon and sprinkle on top.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, mustard, salt, and dill in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 495.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SALMON PASTA



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This method of cooking salmon makes for such tasty fish that you might want to serve it on its own. Just follow the first two steps, and serve the fillet with a green vegetable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
Salt and pepper
1 one-pound salmon fillet with skin (about 1 inch thick)
1 pound corkscrew or other short pasta
10 ounces spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler. Put fennel seeds in a small, self-sealing plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin. Add parsley, brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the bag, and shake to mix.
  • Press the mixture onto the skinless side of the salmon. Broil salmon, skin side down, until it is no longer red in the center, about 8 minutes.
  • Flake the fish with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta. Return it to the warm pot, add spinach, and toss.
  • In a bowl, mix together sour cream, lemon juice to taste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pasta water.
  • Put pasta on plates, top with salmon, and drizzle with the sour-cream mixture. Or simply toss pasta and spinach in the pot with the salmon and the sour-cream mixture, adding pasta water as needed, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short pastas like penne, rotini, and bow-tie pasta work best for this salad as they hold the sauce well and are easy to eat.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape well in the salad.
  • Use high-quality salmon: Fresh or frozen salmon fillets can be used for this recipe. If using frozen salmon, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Flake the salmon: Use a fork to gently flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Cold salmon pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing summer meal. It is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With its combination of cooked salmon, pasta, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this cold salmon pasta salad a try!

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