Grilled Salmon Veggie Pasta Salad . I had the kids over for a little welcome party a couple of weekends ago. My oldest two are in college. My son just graduated and both live in apartments downtown. So it’s extra special to have all of my kids home together. I wanted to make something special but also something summery. My son is pescatarian and loves salmon – so I thought a pasta salad with grilled salmon would be perfect for lunch!
You can serve this salad cold – which is great for summer parties. Prepare it ahead of time and serve it whenever you want. It’s perfect to take to a BBQ or picnic too! And my two younger daughters aren’t crazy about fish – so I made a little side salad of it without fish. But you could also grill chicken and put it on top instead if that is what your family prefers!
Here’s the easy recipe for Grilled Salmon Veggie Pasta Salad:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 package bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups spinach
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 small jalapenos, chopped very thin (optional)
- 3 tsp. sesame seeds
- Viniagrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlilc, chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. pepper
- Salt and pepper salmon fillets and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. set aside.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse and put in a bowl.
- Add veggies
- Add viniagrette and mix.
- Put salmon on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- You can serve this warm or chilled. It is great to take to a BBQ or luncheon.
Grilled Salmon Veggie Pasta Salad.
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I am always looking for a new salad to make!!
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This looks delicious, Jen! Pinning so I can try the recipe later!
Thanks Meg!!
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