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Salmon Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Recipe by Fayette Nyehn
This Salmon Pasta salad comes together in 50 minutes and tastes delicious. If you are wondering what to prep for lunch, I have it.
Servings 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups pasta
  • 2 LB Salmon fillet
  • 12 oz green beans
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup avocado oil (sub for olive oil)
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 4 oz basil
  • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 3 TBSP Italian seasoning
  • 2 TBSP garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 TBSP black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Cut the salmon into cubes and season with 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tbsp black pepper. You may remove the skin from the salmon if you choose to.
  • Heat avocado oil on medium heat in a non-stick pan. Add the salmon and cook for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the ends from the green beans and chop them. Transfer them to a pot, add some water, and bring to a boil for 5-7 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Dice the cucumber and onion and slice the cherry tomatoes.
  • To make the dressing, in four mason jars, add 1 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp Italian seasoning to each jar and stir.
  • Add ½ cup diced cucumber, ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp chopped onion, ½ cup steamed green beans, ½ cup cooked pasta, ½ cup cooked salmon, 1 tbsp basil, and 1 tbsp feta cheese to each jar.
  • Cover each jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, add to a bowl, stir, and enjoy.