Asparagus-Salmon Salad

Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Family Circle |
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Diet genre | Protein rich |
| Recipes | Salads |
Description
This makes a wonderful salad.
Ingredients
- 6 black peppercorns
- 1⁄2 t grated lemon rind
- 2 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
- bn pencil-thin asparagus (about 1 pound per bunch, 24 stalks per bunch)
- 3⁄4 lb assorted spring greens (about 12 cups)
- 1⁄4 salt
- for dressing:
Instructions
Place peppercorns, lemon rind and juice, and bay leaf in 10-inch skillet.
Add water to depth of 1 1/2 inches.
Bring to just under simmering, so bubbles form on bottom of pan, but do not break surface.
Add salmon; poach uncovered, not letting water simmer, 7 to 9 minutes, until cooked through.
Remove fish to pie plate; let cool slightly.
Trim tough ends of asparagus and steam until crisp-tender. Cool immediately by dropping in a bowl of ice water. Drain well.
Toss asparagus with 1/4 cup dressing in large bowl.
Set aside 32 stalks.
Slice remaining stalks in thirds.
Mix sliced asparagus and greens in large bowl.
Using fork, flake salmon.
Add to greens with 1/4 cup of remaining dressing.
Season with salt and toss.
On each of 4 plates, create a square of reserved asparagus, using 8 stalks per plate.
Place salad in center of each square.
Serve with remaining dressing if desired.
Serves 6
Notes
See Lemon Dressing
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