I posted this recipe for Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Pasta Salad when I started my blog several years ago. It’s a recipe I make often and I have added a few updates over the years so I decided to repost it with a few changes that I think really brighten up the recipe. I serve this hearty salad as an entree for dinner or lunch, and along with crusty bread, a glass of a nice white wine and a plate of cookies you have a meal any company would enjoy.
- Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 8 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- Salad Ingredients:
- 12 oz. pasta, cooked al dente.
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into ½” pieces
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1″ diagonal pieces
- ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- Whisk dressing together. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. I usually use bow-tie pasta but chose orecchiette (little ears) for this recipe. The little bowl shapes hold the dressing well. The dressing is so good that you want plenty in every bite. Add asparagus to the pasta and cook 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta liquid.
- Transfer pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Add sliced radishes, parsley and green onion. Mix reserved cooking liquid into the dressing. Add to salad and toss to coat well. Chill at least an hour before serving. I think the flavors of this salad are even better the next day so don’t hesitate to prepare it ahead of time.
I hope you will try this wonderful salad while asparagus is still in season. Using shrimp instead of salmon is delicious too. Just mix and match whatever seafood and veggie sound good. The dressing for this salad is so creamy and flavorful and would be wonderful with a plate of asparagus all by itself. Ingredients can be very simple if the dressing is something special. I think you will agree that this one is.
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Cathy, this salad looks wonderful. I will definitely be serving this to hubby next week!
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I probably wouldn’t have gone for this salad when you originally posted but now I adore asparagus and this salad looks fantastic to me.
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I haven’t skipped a beat – wouldn’t want to miss one! We are having company on Friday – and if Penny from Lake Lure is reading this she’ll know one of the dishes on the menu! Cathy, I’ll take pictures and link back to you.
Thanks so much for reposting it. Wish I had a big bowl of it right now, all the flavors sound perfect together. Will be trying this soon. Thanks Cathy.
oh yummy! it sounds packed with great flavor, love this salad!
looks amazing always good to re visit classic favorite recipes
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Ha! I just finished my post on this same pasta salad and am going to post it in the next week or so. Best salad EVER!!!!! And of course I will be linking to you since you got me addicted to this! YUM YUM!!!
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Ooooo, yummy sounding! I have an envelope of Chipotle flavored Salmon in the fridge, just waiting for something like this. Since I am the only person in the entire world who is NOT a fan of asparagus, I think I’ll add broccoli instead. The dressing sounds divine & I love the little cupped ears to hold each dribble. Can’t wait to try it!
BTW, last summer I served your oven roasted tomato-basil soup to some FL friends who were up here visiting. She is STILL raving about that simple meal of grilled Asiago cheese sandwiches & your soup. I can’t WAIT for our tomatoes to ripen so I can make another big batch for the freezer. It is truly a keeper!
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This looks so good! I probably didn’t know you when you first posted this recipe so I’m glad you reposted it so I can make it
It would make a wonderful summer meal!
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Either way sounds good – smoked salmon or shrimp. It sure would be good for either meal too!
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I was just looking for a good salad and here it is. I just bought this great looking pasta this weekend. Love the shape of Orechiette; so cute, but wasn’t sure what to use it for.
Rita
The Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing sounds so good and the ingredients are always at hand. Thanks!
~Judy
It is a lovely salad, Cathy. Perfect for a busy summer day. Have a greatevening. Blessings…Mary
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Cathy – It looks delicious and I will have to try it next time I smoke some salmon.
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This looks killer delicious! My whole family adores smoked salmon. I know this would be a big hit!
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I’m so glad you’ve reposted this salad Cathy. I think the tarragon in it makes it even more special. Plus how can you go wrong with smoked salmon.
I joined the follow button when you first switched over, but I noticed I wasn’t there today, so I rejoined. You are really brave in my opinion to take on this task of switching from Blogger to WP. Continued good luck with the transition. Looks like you’ve mastered it already. It’s a really good feeling wen things work.
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Loving your salad cream. Thanks for sharing.
Krsity
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Cathy, Your pasta was delicious! We enjoyed it with Pondside and The Great Dane. My only regret is that I did not get a picture of it for my blog post. Hope you don’t mind if I use your picture. Just got back from our trip. Will be back to become a follower and read your posts. Thanks for sharing.
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