How to Make Blackened Salmon Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackened Salmon Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of blackened salmon with a light and refreshing pasta salad. It's the perfect option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a summer gathering with family and friends. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of salmon while also getting the comfort of a pasta salad.

The star of this dish is the blackened salmon, which is seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices that creates...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 2 (4 ounce) salmon steaks
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 pinch blackened seasoning, or to taste
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 6 Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • 4 banana peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, cored, seeded, and diced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • ½ cup red wine and vinegar salad dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Coat lightly in 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil. Season with blackened seasoning.
  • Heat remaining grapeseed oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it starts to smoke. Be sure to turn on your oven vent. Put salmon in the skillet and cook until it flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 4 1/2 minutes on each side (turning only to flip to the other side). Set salmon aside and let cool while you mix up the pasta salad.
  • Combine drained pasta, pineapple, cucumber, onion, olives, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, banana peppers, bell peppers, tomato, and thyme in a large bowl. Mix well. Mix in mayonnaise and salad dressing, adjusting to taste. Flake the salmon and gently fold into the pasta salad.
  • Nutrition

    689 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 426mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 202mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 857mg