Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon And Pasta Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Honey-Mustard Dressing (see below)
- 1 lb salmon fillet, 1/2" thick cut into 4 pcs
- 2 med bell peppers cut 3/4" pcs
- 1 med zucchini cut 3/4" pcs
- 2 c. uncooked fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (6 ounce)
- 2 c. fresh baby salad greens
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry dill weed)
- 1/2 c. white balsamic vinegar (or possibly white wine vinegar)
- 1/4 c. olive or possibly vegetable oil
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/4 c. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp grnd mustard
Directions
- Heat coals or possibly gas grill for direct heat.
- Make Honey-Mustard Dressing: Shake all ingredients in tightly covered container.
- Brush salmon with about 2 Tbsp. of the dressing. Toss bell peppers, zucchini and 1 Tbsp. of the dressing. Place vegetables in grill basket. Place salmon, skin-side down, on grill. Cover and grill salmon and vegetables 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 min, shaking grill basket to turn vegetables occasionally, till salmon flakes easily with fork and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain. Mix pasta, vegetables and about 1/4 c. of the dressing.
- Arrange salad greens on 4 plates. Top with pasta mix. Place salmon on pasta and vegetables. Drizzle each serving with 2 to 3 Tbsp. of the dressing. Sprinkle with dill weed. Serve with remaining dressing.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: White balsamic vinegar is lighter and sweeter in flavor than its darker partner, making it perfect for dressing crisp and delicate salad greens. Although new to supermarket shelves, this vinegar is sure to become a popular staple in many kitchen cupboards.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 431g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 938 | |
| Calories from Fat 288 | 31% |
| Total Fat 32.14g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 5.79g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium 999mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 119.31g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 29.84g | 20% |
| Protein 40.78g | 65% |
