Salmon and Asparagus Pasta Salad

This Salmon and Asparagus Pasta Salad has a great mix of tastes and textures. It has flaky salmon, soft roasted asparagus, and a tangy Parmesan dressing that ties everything together. Great for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta penne or fusilli
• 8 oz fresh salmon fillet
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C

Spread out the salmon fillet on a baking sheet

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste

For 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is easy to flake with a fork, put it in the oven

Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before breaking it up into pieces

Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces and cut off the woody ends

Add salt and pepper along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Put them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are soft but still crisp

The cooked pasta, roasted asparagus, flaked salmon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil should all be put in a large bowl together

Grate the Parmesan cheese and mix it with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a separate small bowl

This will make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl

Gently toss to cover everything

You can serve the salmon and asparagus pasta salad right away, or you can put it in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors mix

Have fun with your tasty and healthy salad!