Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad
Description
This quick and easy Mediterranean salmon pasta salad features penne, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, tender fish, and a lemon pepper-dill vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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1/2 (16 ounce) package mezze (short) penne pasta
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1 cup sliced and quartered cucumber
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1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
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2 tablespoons minced shallot
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1 (2 3/5 ounce) pouch wild-caught pink salmon
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
Directions
1
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.
2
Top pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot. Break up salmon and sprinkle on top.
3
Make vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, mustard, salt, and dill in a small bowl until well combined.
4
Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.