Pasta Salad With Salmon And Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON AND CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt the water generously. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and rinse with cool water.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, shallots, and Dijon. Puree, add the mayonnaise and yogurt, if using, cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne and puree. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cilantro sauce, and salmon pieces, and toss gently to combine well. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves, if desired, and serve.

SALMON PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large pot filled with boiling, salted water , cook the pasta according to the package directions. Place the frozen peas in the colander, then drain and rinse the pasta (it will simultaneously thaw the peas). Shake well to remove excess water.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey mustard, lemon juice, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix the dressing well and adjust to taste.
• Assemble the salad in the serving bowl you intend to use. Add the pasta and peas, then the salmon, bell peppers, and havarti cheese. Top with the dressing.
• Gently toss to combine. Cover and chill for at least 1 or 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Serve and enjoy.

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
• Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY SALMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium pot over high heat. Add wine to the pot and allow half to cook off, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cover the bottom of the pot with onion slices. Score the skin side of the salmon to prevent curling. Lay salmon on the onion slices, skin side up. Reduce heat to low and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 12 minutes. Remove salmon from the pot and let cool.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, celery salt, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well. Remove 1/2 of the dressing and refrigerate until serving.
• Drain macaroni and add to the bowl of dressing; turn to coat. Add celery, carrot, red pepper, peas, and green onions. Turn to coat. Remove skin from the salmon and cut into rough chunks. Add to the macaroni and stir gently. Chill for at least 2 hours.
• Add remaining dressing to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.