Smoked Salmon & Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad (33g Protein)

Published: 8/10/2026

A cold, refreshingly tart pasta salad. Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise provides a high-protein, probiotic-rich dressing that pairs perfectly with the saltiness of the salmon.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 8 oz (225 g) smoked salmon, flaked
• 8 oz (225 g) whole wheat rotini
• 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt (0%)
• 1/2 cup (70 g) diced cucumber
• 2 tbsp (6 g) fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp (8 g) capers

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta and cool it completely under cold water.
2. Mix the yogurt, dill, and capers in a large bowl.
3. Toss the cooled pasta, cucumber, and flaked smoked salmon into the dressing.

Pro Tips

• De-Water the Cucumber: Salt the cucumber slightly and let it sit for 5 minutes, then pat it dry before adding — this prevents it from watering down the yogurt dressing.

See Also

• Creamy Nordic Salmon Pasta
• Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
• Baked Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Categories: mains, healthy