This Mediterranean salmon pasta salad with penne, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, and a lemon-pepper-dill vinaigrette is quick and easy to make. It uses those handy pouches of salmon that are great to have on hand in the pantry for salads like this!
Ingredients
- ½ , 16 ounce
- 1 cup sliced and quartered cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 , 2.6 ounce
Instructions
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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.
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2
Top pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot. Break up salmon and sprinkle on top.
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3
Make vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, mustard, salt, and dill in a small bowl until well combined.
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4
Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts
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