How To Make Broccoli Pasta Salad with Salmon & Sunflower Seeds
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz cooked salmon fillet, flaked
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, flaked salmon, sunflower seeds, red onion, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 41mg
- Sodium : 202mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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