Pasta and Salmon Salad

My husband called me from Costco and asked if I was interested in a package of smoked salmon in two flavors plus plain.  One side was dill flavored, the other black pepper and in the middle, was plain slices of smoked salmon. (lox)  I had seen this in Costco and passed it up because, I figured, hubby would not like the spices.  Of course, if he was suggesting it, I grabbed the chance and told him to bring it home.

You would be amazed at how many items, I get this way.  I think, he isn’t going to eat something and ignore it to find it, in my kitchen.  That is one way to expand our food choices.

As soon, as I got my hands on the package of lox, I tasted one of each and loved them all.  As far as I am concerned, smoked salmon is delicious, in any form and with any other ingredients.  I know, bagels and lox, are well-known and certainly eaten on a regular basis.  Since, I eat little bread, I rarely get to eat that yummy bagel and lox with cream cheese and onions plus tomato slices.  How does that sound?  Here is a look.  Please, go further down for the recipe for the salad.

 

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I would cut bigger pieces of salmon, next time, maybe a quarter of an inch in size.  They disappeared in the pasta salad.  I would also add some chopped scallions.

Pasta and Salmon Salad (adapted from AllRecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti of choice (Brown rice pasta GF)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

• 1/4 pound smoked salmon, chopped

• 1  cup frozen green peas, thawed

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 1 tablespoon chopped  tarragon

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoons olive oil

• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the curry powder, let it dissolve, then add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked but still firm, drain and cool with running water. Drain again thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl.

2. To the pasta add the smoked salmon, tomato and green peas. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.

3. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.

4. Pour dressing over pasta dish. Toss well and serve.

• Latkes with Lox (bookcasefoodie.wordpress.com)
• Smoked Salmon and Zucchini Pasta (theunsweetie.wordpress.com)

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