Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This quick and easy Mediterranean salmon pasta salad features penne, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, tender fish, and a lemon pepper-dill vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1/2 (16 ounce) package mezze (short) penne pasta
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 (2 3/5 ounce) pouch wild-caught pink salmon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
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.