🍠🐟 A Mediterranean-inspired bowl of goodness, this Salmon & Roasted Sweet Potato Pasta Salad combines hearty lentil pasta, caramelized sweet potatoes, and bright, tangy lemon-herb tahini sauce for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Za’atar-spiced salmon brings a rich, smoky flavor that ties the whole dish together. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🐟 Za’atar-Spiced Salmon
• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 tsp za’atar spice blend
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
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🍝 Pasta Salad Base
• 2 cups cooked lentil pasta
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ cucumber, diced 🥒
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, halved
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🥣 Creamy Lemon-Herb Tahini Sauce
• ¼ cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 2 tbsp water (or as needed to thin)
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Cook the Salmon
• Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, za’atar, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high.
• Sear salmon for 4–5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the top and set aside.
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2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
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3. Cook the Pasta & Prep Veggies
• Cook lentil pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and let cool slightly.
• Dice cucumber and halve the olives.
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4. Make the Tahini Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and water.
• Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, if desired.
• Thin with more water until you reach a drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Salad
• Toss pasta, roasted sweet potato, cucumber, and olives in a large bowl.
• Top with grilled salmon fillets.
• Drizzle generously with creamy lemon-herb tahini sauce.
• Garnish with more parsley or a sprinkle of za’atar if desired.
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✨ Nourishing, fresh, and full of Mediterranean charm, this pasta salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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