Smoked Salmon and Vegetable Pasta Salad
Serves 8
Time 20 min
The rich, savory flavor of smoked salmon is the perfect complement to springtime pasta dishes. Olives, artichoke hearts and baby spinach lend a Mediterranean vibe.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound dried whole wheat penne pasta
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup packed baby spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
Put oils, vinegar, shallots, garlic, mustard, basil, and salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk to make a dressing. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved dressing and toss to coat.
Add salmon, artichoke hearts, olives, spinach, chives, parsley and cheese, pour on remaining dressing and toss well.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 440 calories (170 from fat), 19g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 51g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 22g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound dried whole wheat penne pasta
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup packed baby spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese