Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

This salmon pasta salad recipe is a "go-to" summer favorite. My kids love it and you can make it ahead of time, so it's super easy and a crowd favorite. It's a great summer salad for a BBQ and a great easy side dish!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 568 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste
• ½ bunch celery, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package mixed pasta shapes (such as San Giorgio® Trio Italiano®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Coat salmon with olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until salmon is cooked through and no longer translucent, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the salmon is baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, return to a rapid boil, and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain, rinse with cool water, and drain again. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Remove salmon from the oven, cool, and flake with a fork. Add to the pasta along with celery, mayonnaise, and walnuts. Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and add dill. Place in the refrigerator until chilled and flavors have combined, 2 hours to overnight.