Warm Salmon and Arugula Pasta Salad
Need a new way to serve salmon? Try this summery salad. The salmon is served with tomatoes, goat cheese, pasta, and greens to make a healthy main dish.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
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1 (1-1/2 pounds) salmon fillet with skin
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Finely grated fresh lemon zest from 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 package (1 pound) linguini fini
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1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
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1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
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1 log (4 ounces) soft mild plain goat cheese, crumbled, plus additional for garnish
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5 ounces baby arugula
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Freshly ground pepper, optional
Directions
1.
Line a large baking sheet with foil. Rinse salmon and pat dry; place, skin side down, on baking sheet. Combine half of lemon zest, the coriander and 1/ 2 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Brush top of salmon with 2 teaspoons oil and rub with zest mixture. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add table salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes; drain.
3.
Preheat broiler and arrange rack 4 inches from heat. Broil salmon 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well. Transfer on baking sheet to rack and let cool slightly.
4.
Peel skin off salmon (discard skin) and flake into a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes, shallot, cheese, arugula, pasta, remaining lemon zest, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 tablespoons oil to bowl; toss gently to combine. Garnish with cheese and season with pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 730, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 668 mg, Carbohydrate 73 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 42 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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