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smoked salmon pasta salad in a beige serving bowl
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5 from 7 votes

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

This smoked salmon pasta salad recipe is simple but feels a little fancy! You'll love the bright and zesty creamy lemon dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked salmon orzo salad, smoked salmon pasta salad
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 mini cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber) chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 6 ounces sliced smoked salmon (tear into bite-size pieces)

Dressing:

  • 2 heaping tablespoons mayo
  • 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil a salted pot of water for the orzo and cook it al dente according to package instructions. When it's done, rinse it with cool water and drain it thoroughly, then add it to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Prep your other salad ingredients and add them to the large bowl.
  • Toss the ingredients together (I also like to add plenty of salt & pepper as there's quite a lot of pasta and you don't want it to be bland - be sure to taste and season as needed). You can serve the salad right away or chill it for a while first. This pasta salad is best served cold vs. room temperature.

Notes

  • Feel free to add more/less of any ingredient (like onions or capers). 6 oz. smoked salmon is the size of the package I bought, but you could definitely add a bit more!
  • This salad is pretty filling, so I'd say it serves 4-6, especially if you're serving it with other dishes. 
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg