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Salmon Nicoise Pasta Salad

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 14-16m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces fresh salmon (fillet)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons oil (olive oil)
  • 8 ounces dry pasta (shell or other short pasta 2 1/2 cups dry)
  • 6 ounces fresh green string beans (1 1/4 cups, cut into 2-inch lengths)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • 1/3 cup olives (niçoise or kalamata olives pitted and halved)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion tops (or onion of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons capers (drained)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

  • Step 2: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; depending upon thickness of fillets, cook 2-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate, cool completely, and break into chunks.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking process.

  • Step 4: Dressing: Place 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, anchovy paste, garlic, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a jar. Cover and shake vigorously. Combine pasta mixture, salmon, and remaining ingredients. Toss with dressing.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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