Saturday, August 22, 2009

Smoked Salmon Salad with Asparagus and Avocado Dressing

This is a quick weeknight meal I made up on the fly after a long day. It has a nice flavor and is easy on the waistline. I made this up with what we have on hand, use whatever veggies suit you. Add some thinly sliced radish, or sliced beets. Peas or butter beans would also be nice in here. Explore.


Time it will take
10 minutes

Ingredients

Salad leaves of your choice (I like a dark green baby leafy mix)
1 Heirloom tomato, cut into wedges
8-10 asparagus stalks
6 new potatoes, boiled and quuartered (sounds medieval, don't it?)
1t fresh chives
1T minced red onion
2 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced

for the dressing

1/2 avocado, chopped
5T olive oil
1T white wine vinegar
generous pinch coarse salt
1T prepared mustard
1/4t dried tarragon or 1t fresh leaves

Directions

Add salad ingredients except salmon and asparagus into a large bowl. Put all the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Toss salad with dressing and plate. Top with salmon and asparagus.

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