This Salmon Pasta Salad is a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Cooked pasta and protein packed salmon is tossed in a creamy, tangy, and lemony Greek yogurt dressing. Fresh dill peas provide a fresh burst of deliciousness. Prep this one in advance and enjoy all week!

It’s Friday.

Did you know that?

I only ask because this was one of those weeks. On Monday, someone suggested that we should really have a “second Sunday”. Then on Tuesday I was convinced it was Wednesday. Basically, this week has become an endless sick joke in which I was losing all hope I’d be able to escape.

But I did! Because it’s finally Friday, yo.

Let’s talk about pasta salad. It’s so easy:

1. Boil pasta.
2. Chop vegetables.
3. Add vegetables to said pasta, and whatever other ingredients you see fit.
4. Make a bomb dressing, toss to coat.

IT’S THAT SIMPLE YOU GUYS. Ok, maybe there a few more steps, but I would venture to guess that everyone out there has made at least one pasta salad in their lifetime, amiright?

Ok, now. Let’s talk about this Salmon Pasta Salad. This little dittie has been in my rotating recipe repertoire for years.

And for good reason…

The specs:

1. Whole wheat pasta makes it belly-filling.
2. Salmon makes it heart healthy and chock-full of protein.
3. Frozen peas make it nostalgic.
4. Greek yogurt dressing makes it tangy and creamy.
5. Dill makes ….it. Period.

This pasta salad is my go-to when I need a week’s worth of lunches on demand in my fridge. It also would make a great filling option to bring to a picnic.

I’m practically begging you to make this. It screams summer, and aside from boiling some water, you won’t even need to turn on the stove.

Add dill to your liking. I’ll be adding an entire bunch to mine. But #youdoyou, friend.

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Salmon Pasta Salad

This Salmon Pasta Salad is a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Cooked pasta and protein packed salmon is tossed in a creamy, tangy, and lemony Greek yogurt dressing. Fresh dill peas provide a fresh burst of deliciousness. Prep this one in advance and enjoy all week!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Main Dish, Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Salmon, Light Recipes, Pasta, Pasta Salad

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 14.5 oz box whole wheat pasta
• 1 15 oz can Salmon, Skin and bones removed
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4-1/3 cup Green onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp mayo
• 2 `Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Make pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, make dressing in a large bowl. Add Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and zest, and salt and pepper to bowl. Whisk to combine.
• When pasta is cooked, strain in a colander, running cold water over it to cool it down quickly, and to stop cooking.
• Pour pasta over dressing, followed by salmon, peas, dill, and green onions. Add salt and pepper. Toss to thoroughly combine.