Asparagus Salmon Salad With Lemon Dressing

Poached salmon and asparagus are combined with salad greens and tossed in a homemade vinaigrette prepared from fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, honey, chopped capers, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, and olive oil.

Ingredients -

Lemon Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Honey
1 teaspoon Capers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/8 teaspoon Salt
pinch Pepper
1/2 cup Olive Oil

Salad:
6 Whole Black Peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Bay Leaf
1 pound Salmon Fillet
2 bunches Asparagus
3/4 pound Assorted Salad Greens
1/4 teaspoon Salt

 
Preparation:

Lemon Dressing:
1. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, capers, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to small bowl.

2. Whisk in olive oil.

Salad:
1. In large deep heavy skillet, stir or whisk together black peppercorns, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

2. Add water to depth of 1 ½”.

3. Add salmon carefully to skillet. Poach uncovered, on medium high heat.

4. Remove fish to pie plate. Cool slightly.

5. Add 2” water to saucepan.

6. Bring water to boil.

7. Add asparagus, cover and steam until crisp tender.

8. Remove asparagus and toss with salad greens.

9. Flake salmon. Add to asparagus and greens.

10. Toss with dressing.

11. Serve.

 



Salmon Tips -
Storing Salmon
Whenever possible purchase your salmon the same day you will use it. Salmon tastes the best, the fresher it is. Salmon will store well for several days in the coldest part of the refrigerator.

Salmon Tips -
Storing Salmon
Wrap salmon in heavy plastic wrap or freezer paper when you storing in the refrigerator. Salmon stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator will last for several days.
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