Red Salmon Spaghetti Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Red Salmon Spaghetti Salad is a show-stopping dish that's perfect for light lunches, summer picnics, or healthy weeknight dinners. This vibrant salad combines tender al dente spaghetti with flaked red salmon, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon-dill dressing. Packed with omega-3s and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Whether you're looking to impress guests or elevate your meal prep game, this salmon pasta salad is guaranteed to delight with its fresh ingredients and nourishing simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g spaghetti
• 200 g canned red salmon (bones and skin removed)
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 100 g black olives (pitted and sliced)
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.

Step 2

While the spaghetti cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

Open the canned red salmon, remove the skin and bones if desired, and flake the salmon into large chunks using a fork.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and flaked salmon.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Step 8

Serve the Red Salmon Spaghetti Salad cold or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1105.3 grams (1105.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313

Total Fat 72.00g	92%
Saturated Fat 10.60g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 2441mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 109.60g	40%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 15.60g
Protein 60.20g	120%

Vitamin D 941IU	4706%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1830mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 33.0%