Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While salmon is roasting, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, red onion, celery, dill, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Flake cooked salmon into the pasta salad and stir to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
Dish Characteristics:
- Refreshing and flavorful
- A perfect summer salad or light lunch
- Easily customizable with different vegetables and herbs
User Comments:
- "This pasta salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy salmon. I especially love the lemon and dill flavor combination."
- "I've made this recipe multiple times and it's always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make and everyone raves about it."
- "The flavors in this salad are perfectly balanced. It's light and refreshing, but also satisfying."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
- For a creamier salad, add an extra 1/4 cup of sour cream.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
