Salmon, Spinach and Feta Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 250 g San Remo Elbow Pasta (durum wheat, cooked al dente)
• 60 g Baby Spinach (roughly 2 cups, washed and dried)
• 1 large Lebanese Cucumber (cut into thin ribbons)
• 240 g Greek Yogurt (plain, whole‑milk)
• 2 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses (sweet‑sour syrup)
• 1 whole Lemon (juiced (about 2 tbsp))
• ½ tsp Salt (plus a pinch for dressing)
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Capers (drained)
• 100 g Smoked Salmon (sliced into strips)
• 2 tbsp Pine Nuts (lightly toasted)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for tossing pasta)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the elbow pasta and cook for 8 minutes until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Prepare the Vegetables

   While the pasta cooks, slice the Lebanese cucumber into thin ribbons, roughly chop the fresh dill, and set aside the baby spinach.

   Time: PT10M

3. Make the Yogurt Dressing

   In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Toast Pine Nuts

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast pine nuts, shaking the pan, for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 180°C

5. Cool and Toss Pasta

   Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then return to the large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine Salad Ingredients

   Add baby spinach, cucumber ribbons, chopped dill, capers, and toasted pine nuts to the pasta. Gently toss to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT3M

7. Add Dressing

   Pour the yogurt‑pomegranate dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is lightly coated.

   Time: PT3M

8. Garnish with Smoked Salmon

   Arrange smoked salmon strips on top of the salad, sprinkle with any remaining dill and pine nuts for extra color and crunch.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g