Many readers have been asking for some pasta salad recipes, so here is my salmon avocado pasta salad recipe.
This recipe offers an affordable way to get your Omega-3 fix. The combination of delicious avocado, olive oil, and the delightfully rich flavor of salmon makes for a satisfying meal that is both healthy and ready in just half an hour.
I have also included a quick and simple recipe for homemade mayonnaise, for those who which to prepare everything from scratch.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta of your choice
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 ripe diced avocados
- 3/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of sliced scallions (green onions)
- 1 small sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 3 limes (grated rind and lime juice)
- 1/2 cup (114 g) of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.7 oz (50 g) of rocket salad leaves
Salmon Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe
Step 1
Bake the 2 salmon filets in a preheated oven at 350 F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes
Step 2
While the salmon filets are baking, drop the pasta into a pot of boiling water and cook according to the package directions
Step 3
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, and run it under cold running water until it is completely cool
Step 4
Add the past into a large mixing bowl, and combine the green onions, avocados, sliced bell pepper, diced avocados, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and mayonnaise. Give everything a nice mix using a handled spatula.
Step 5
Pour in the lime juice and grated rind of the lime. This will give your dish a nice zingy flavor.
Step 6
Using a fork, flake the salmon and add it to the pasta salad. Sprinkle the whole lot with a little olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss it all together.
Step 7
Serve the salmon avocado pasta salad on a bed of rocket leaves.
Expert Tips
Homemade mayonnaise
To make your own mayonnaise, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch of kosher salt
- 12 oz (355 ml) of grapeseed oil (or other neutral flavored oil)
Steps to make homemade mayonnaise:
- Add the eggs, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and salt to the food processor and process for about 1 minute.
- Scrape the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula, turn the processor on again at medium speed and gradually add the oil.
- Once you have added all the oil, leave the processor on for a few more seconds, as you will see the mixture get thicker and emulsify.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Baking sheet, to bake the salmon fillets
Medium-sized mixing bowl to mix all the ingredients together
Food processor (if you are making your own mayonnaise)