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    Warm Salmon and Arugula Pasta Salad

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    Warm Salmon Pasta Salad
    Warm Salmon Pasta Salad

    This warm salmon pasta salad features creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and al dente linguine. The warmth from the salmon perfectly wilts the greens and melts the goat cheese to make a lovely sauce!


    pasta with salmon and arugula

    Salads with warm ingredients to wilt the greens just slightly, has got to be one of the most delicious ways to eat salad, ever. It feels more like a meal to me, but I'm eating a salad! I'm tricking my brain into being completely satisfied by a healthy bowl of greens.

    This lemony salmon pasta salad is a winner in my book. Peppery arugula makes it a salad, while a little al dente linguini makes it a filling meal.

    It's so easy to prepare, and cleanup is a breeze because I line my baking sheet with foil when broiling the salmon.

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    • Ingredients in This Recipe
    • How to Make Warm Salmon Pasta Salad
    • Tips for the Best Salmon Pasta Salad
    • More Easy Salmon Recipes:
    • Warm Salmon Pasta Salad
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    Ingredients in This Recipe

    Fresh salmon is a healthy fish option because it's loaded with B vitamins (B12 to be exact), vitamin D and the antioxidant selenium. Of course, we also want to eat plenty of salmon because its a great source of  omega-3 fatty acids and niacin. It's high in protein, so it's filling in a light dinner meal.

    To season the salmon, I used a combo of lemon zest, salt, and coriander.

    Coriander is a spice (the seed of the cilantro plant in fact) that has an almost lemony scent and flavor. It's still savory though and adds a nice element. I use ground coriander for this recipe, but you can also crush the seeds if you have them.

    For the rest of the salad, I used juicy grape tomatoes, shallot, crumbled goat cheese, and peppery arugula — all tossed with al dente linguine!

    The tomatoes get perfectly warm and flavorful when tossed with the hot pasta and salmon, and the goat cheese melts just enough to almost make a sauce.

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    How to Make Warm Salmon Pasta Salad

    You will thank me for creating your new favorite go-to dinner after making this. Let me know how you like it!

    1. Rinse the salmon and pat dry. Then, place it skin side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
    2. Combine half of the lemon zest, the ground coriander, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
    3. Brush the top of salmon with 2 teaspoons oil and rub with zest mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile cook the linguine until al dente.
    5. Broil salmon 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well.
    6. When cool enough to handle, peel the skin off the salmon and flake into a large serving bowl.
    7. Add the halved tomatoes, sliced shallot, crumbled goat cheese, arugula, pasta, remaining lemon zest, kosher salt, and 3 tablespoon oil to bowl. Toss gently to combine.

    Can I Use Another Type of Pasta?

    Of course! You may use any pasta shape you have on hand to make this salmon and arugula pasta salad.

    Can I Use Gluten-Free Pasta?

    Also yes! Cook the pasta until al dente, following the instructions on the packaging.

    Can This Recipe Be Made in Advance?

    Make components of this salad ahead of time. You can use leftover cooked salmon and add it to the warm pasta when making the recipe.

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    Tips for the Best Salmon Pasta Salad

    • You'll want to buy a large, 1.5-pound salmon fillet for this salmon and pasta dish. You may need to go to the seafood counter of your local grocery store to purchase one. You can also use frozen salmon filets.
    • Rubbing the salmon with seasonings and letting it sit for just a few minutes before broiling allows the salt to penetrate and helps the fish come out perfectly moist and flavorful.
    • I love the peppery bite that the arugula adds to this dish. However, you may substitute it with baby spinach or another leafy green if desired.
    salmon and arugula pasta dinner

    More Easy Salmon Recipes:

    • Baked Salmon and Potatoes
    • Lemon Butter Salmon
    • Blackened Salmon Sliders
    • Blackened Salmon Tacos
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    Warm Salmon Pasta Salad

    Tara Teaspoon
    This warm salmon pasta salad features creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and al dente linguine. The warmth from the salmon perfectly wilts the greens and melts the goat cheese!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 698 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ pounds salmon fillet skin on
    • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 pound linguini fini
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 1 small shallot peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
    • 4 ounces soft plain goat cheese crumbled (plus additional for garnish)
    • 5 ounces baby arugula
    • Freshly ground pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Line a large baking sheet with foil. Rinse salmon and pat dry; place, skin side down, on baking sheet. Combine half of lemon zest, the coriander and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Brush top of salmon with 2 teaspoon oil and rub with zest mixture. Let stand at room temperature 10 min.
    • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes; drain.
    • While pasta cooks, heat boiler and arrange rack 4 inches from heat. Broil salmon 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well. Transfer on baking sheet to rack and let cool slightly.
    • Peel skin off salmon (discard skin) and flake into a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes, shallot, cheese, arugula, pasta, remaining lemon zest, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 tablespoon oil to bowl; toss gently to combine. Garnish with cheese and season with pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 45gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 1252mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1756IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 4mg
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    Warm salmon and arugula pasta salad in white bowl on yellow napkin

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    Recipe Tara Teaspoon. Photography Yunhee Kim and Lindsay Steele. Originally published LHJ June 07. Updated March 2022.

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    1. Mary says

      July 18, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      The arugula is a wonderful addition!

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    2. Tessa says

      July 31, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      IMO, arugula is the most underappreciated green. It's so perfect in this salmon pasta!

      Reply

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