Smoked salmon and asparagus pasta salad on foodie friday

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Main Dish

2 servings

Very Easy

25 min

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The smoked salmon and asparagus are delicious together and lemon poppy seed dressing blends and accentuates the flavors of the the main ingredients.

Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:

• 8 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Salad Ingredients:

• 12 ouces bow tie pasta
• 1-1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch diagonal pieces
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Preparation

• Whisk dressing ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until just al dente.
• Add asparagus pieces and cook 2 minutes till crisp-tender.
• Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta liquid. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Transfer pasta and asparagus to a large bowl.
• Mix reserved cooking liquid into the dressing. Add to salad and toss to coat well.
• Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least an hour before serving.

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