Pasta Seashells and Salmon Salad
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Looking for a twist on a traditional pasta salad? Or maybe you’re looking for a new way to enjoy salmon with your kids? Creating a salmon salad is such a crazy idea it might work… especially if you serve with seashells.
You just know it’ll be a hit with fans of The Little Mermaid 🙂
Servings:
Serves 4
Seashells and Salmon Salad Recipe:
You’ll Need
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb skinless salmon filet
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- 2 cups seashell pasta
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- â…› tsp salt
- â…› tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
Prep and Cook
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper
Bake the fish for 5–7 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque
Remove from the oven, cool, and flake with a fork - Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions
In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the chopped beans and corn to the pot
Drain well and run under cold water to cool the pasta and vegetables
Transfer to a large bowl and add the salmon and cherry tomatoes - To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and dried oregano
Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
