Best 2 Creamy Salmon Pasta Salad Recipes

Creamy salmon pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover salmon. The combination of creamy sauce, tender salmon, and cooked pasta is sure to please everyone at your table. This article will provide you with a recipe for a creamy salmon pasta salad that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. We will also provide tips on how to customize the recipe to your own liking. So whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality salmon.
If you don't have cooked salmon, you can cook it yourself by baking it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
You can use any type of pasta you like for this salad, but short pastas like penne or rotini work best.
Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, so that it still has a little bit of a bite to it.
The dressing for this salad is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. You can adjust the amounts of each ingredient to taste.
If you want a lighter dressing, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Creamy salmon pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is made with cooked salmon, pasta, vegetables, and a creamy dressing. This salad is light and refreshing, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.