Salad that can replace full dinner: Easy pasta and salmon recipe
Cold pasta salad with salmon, cucumbers and feta (AI-generated image)
When you’re craving something filling but don’t want to deal with complicated cooking, cold salads can come in handy. This version combines pasta and salmon with fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta, making it nutritious while still feeling fresh.
RBC-Ukraine explains how to make a salad that can be either a great addition to your table or a main dish.
What you need for the salad
Prepare a few simple ingredients:
- pasta — macaroni or fusilli;
- lightly salted or cooked salmon;
- fresh cucumbers;
- arugula;
- dill;
- green onions;
- feta cheese;
- oil or ready-made dressing.
Easy-to-make and delicious pasta salad (screenshot)
How to make a cold salad
Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in water until tender, then let it cool. For this salad, it’s best to use small-shaped pasta, as it pairs well with the other ingredients.
Prepare the vegetables and herbs. Cut the cucumbers into small pieces. Chop the dill and green onions, and prepare the arugula to add to the salad.
Add the salmon. Cut the lightly salted or cooked salmon into small pieces. This will help distribute the fish evenly throughout the dish.
Add the fish and feta at the final stage (screenshot)
Assemble the salad. Transfer the cooled pasta to a salad bowl and add the cucumbers, arugula, herbs, and salmon. Then crumble the feta over the top.
Dress the salad with oil or dressing and gently toss all the ingredients together.
The cold pasta and salmon salad is ready. It can be served immediately after preparation.
Cold salad for a filling dinner (screenshot)
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