Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad Recipe 🥗
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Dry white wine |
| 1/4 cup | Raspberry vinegar |
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | Shallot, finely chopped |
| 1 | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1/2 pound | Corkscrew macaroni |
| 2 cups | Curly endive lettuce, torn into pieces |
| 1 cup | Radicchio, thinly sliced |
| 10 pieces | Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped |
| 15 pieces | Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced |
| 12 ounces | Smoked salmon, thinly sliced |
| 2 tablespoons | Fresh chives, chopped |
Instructions:
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Blend the Dressing:
- In a blender, combine the dry white wine, raspberry vinegar, olive oil, eggs, Dijon mustard, shallot, and fresh lemon juice.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
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Prepare the Pasta:
- Cook the corkscrew macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold running water until completely cooled.
- Drain again to remove excess water.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the torn curly endive lettuce and thinly sliced radicchio.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives to the bowl.
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Dress and Toss:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and greens mixture.
- Toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Serve:
- Divide the smoked salmon slices among the plates.
- Spoon the pasta salad on top of the salmon.
- Garnish each plate with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.
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Enjoy!
- Serve the Smoked Salmon and Pasta Salad immediately as a delightful one-dish meal.
- This salad can also be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for brunches or quick weekday dinners.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 388.6
- Fat: 16.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 84.3mg
- Sodium: 672.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.5g
- Fiber: 7.3g
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Protein: 20.8g
Recipe Notes:
- The combination of smoked salmon, tangy dressing, and a variety of textures from the pasta and greens makes this salad a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite greens or additional vegetables.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked salmon and add grilled tofu or marinated mushrooms.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to a day, allowing the flavors to meld together even more.
- Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread or garlic toast for a complete and delicious meal!
