B.C. ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH CHIVE VINAIGRETTE

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From British Columbia, Canada comes this salad of delicate asparagus spears draped with smoked salmon to create a special starter salad you can assemble in just 12 minutes. Prepare dressing and asparagus the night before. Wrap asparagus in paper towels in a sealed plastic bag. It will keep in refrigerator overnight. Assemble salad as directed when ready to serve.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (15 mL)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (2 mL)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 mL)
1/3 cup olive oil (75 mL)
2 tablespoons snipped chives (30 mL)
1 bunch thin asparagus
8 cups mesclun (2 L)
12 slices smoked salmon, preferably B.C. wild

Steps:

  • Partially fill a large frying pan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Fill a bowl with ice water.
  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar with Dijon and salt. Whisk in oil. Add chives. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.
  • Slip asparagus into boiling water. Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Plunge into ice water. When cool, drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place greens on salad plates. Top with a few asparagus spears. Loosely fold salmon over spears. Drizzle dressing over the top.

Ms Ramzan5528
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great.


The_man
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mohammad Tanjil
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


kamonica scutchings
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This salad is a great way to celebrate asparagus season.


Emma Hudder
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I'm not a fan of chives, so I used green onions instead.


Shamsul Qayyum
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Veronica Rodriguez
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I used a white balsamic vinegar in the vinaigrette, and it added a really nice flavor.


Aashish Thakur
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this salad for extra protein.


Kuwait Kwt
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two in advance, and it will still be delicious.


Mraq Khan
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I'm not a big fan of smoked salmon, so I used grilled salmon instead. It was still delicious!


MD Sahin Hossain
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rami zarwi
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I love the bright green color of the asparagus in this salad. It's so vibrant and inviting.


natoria calhoun
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Luka Megurine
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus was perfectly cooked, and the smoked salmon added a nice salty flavor.


Shayla Robertson
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Cristhoper John Rambo Child rambo
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This asparagus and smoked salmon salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the chive vinaigrette really brought it all together. I will definitely be making this again.