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

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be used in a variety of dishes, from grilled to baked to smoked. One of the most delightful ways to enjoy salmon is in a creamy pasta salad. This creamy salmon pasta salad recipe is perfect for a light and refreshing meal that's easy to make and full of flavor.

Salmon is known for its rich flavor and high protein content, making it an excellent choice for a pasta salad. When combined with creamy dressing and fresh vegetables, it create...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 10 ounces salmon fillets
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • ½ cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup diced red pepper
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium pot over high heat. Add wine to the pot and allow half to cook off, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of the pot with onion slices. Score the skin side of the salmon to prevent curling. Lay salmon on the onion slices, skin side up. Reduce heat to low and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 12 minutes. Remove salmon from the pot and let cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, celery salt, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well. Remove 1/2 of the dressing and refrigerate until serving.
  • Drain macaroni and add to the bowl of dressing; turn to coat. Add celery, carrot, red pepper, peas, and green onions. Turn to coat. Remove skin from the salmon and cut into rough chunks. Add to the macaroni and stir gently. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Add remaining dressing to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

    • Nutrition

    435 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 414mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Seafood recipes
    Salad recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Deli recipes