Welcome to our Recipes With No Food Rules Series, where we celebrate the joy of intuitive eating and wholesome meals that nourish both the body and soul without the food rules. 

If you’re looking for a no‑stress meal that still feels nourishing, this salmon pesto pasta is it. As a dietitian, I love meals that are simple, satisfying, and flexible because real life doesn’t leave room for complicated food rules.

This recipe uses just a few ingredients: pasta, pre‑made pesto, salmon fillets, and vegetables of choice. That’s it. 

This salmon pesto pasta is meal‑prep friendly and holds up well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

• Reheats easily

• Tastes great cold or warm

If you’re someone who struggles with consistent meals, having something ready‑to‑go can reduce decision fatigue and make nourishment feel more accessible.

Why This Meal Works

This dish checks a lot of boxes without needing to label foods as “good” or “bad.”

• Carbohydrates (pasta): Your body’s preferred energy source which is especially important for busy days, workouts, and brain power.

• Protein & fats (salmon): Protein helps with fullness and muscle repair, while the fats in salmon support heart and overall health.

• Fats (pesto): Healthy fats add flavor, satisfaction, and satiation to meals.

• Veggies of choice: Fiber, color, vitamins, and minerals.

Balanced meals don’t have to be perfect or complicated they just need to work for you.

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