Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad Food

SALMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse & remove skin & bones & other tissue from red salmon, then break into medium-size pieces.
• Cook pasta according to box, then chill.
• In large bowl, mix together salmon, pasta, carrots, celery, olives, onion & bell pepper.
• In smaller bowl, combine vinegar, oils, sugar, oregano, salt & pepper & mix well, then pour it over salmon mixture, tossing carefully to coat.
• Serve immediately, or cover, chill & serve later.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON PASTA SALAD

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.

SALMON PASTA SALAD

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.

SALMON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON & CAPERS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan, add the pepper, cover and leave for about 5 mins until it softens and starts to char a little. Stir, then push the pepper to one side and add the salmon. Cover and fry for 8-10 mins until just cooked.
• Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice in a large bowl with the garlic, shallot, capers and olives.
• Add the cooked pepper and salmon to the bowl. Drain the pasta and add it too, with black pepper and the olive oil. Toss everything together, flaking the salmon as you do so. If eating now, toss through the rocket; if packing a lunch, leave to cool, then put in a container with the rocket on top and mix through just before eating.

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat an extra-large skillet over medium heat (or wait until pasta pot is empty and use that).
• Add peppers and spinach, and stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
• Add salmon. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Add chicken broth until sauce is moistened (you will probably end up adding about 1/4 cup). Season to taste. Add pasta to pot and stir.
• Divide spinach-pasta mixture among four bowls. Top with grated Parmesan if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in half each of the dressing and rosemary in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min., stirring occasionally.
• Add fish; sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining rosemary. Cover; cook on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork and potatoes are tender. Remove skin from fish; discard.
• Toss lettuce with cucumbers. Serve topped with the fish, potatoes and remaining dressing.