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Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Salad

By: MommyBennett 
"This is one of our favorites! A truly fabulous, tasty salad!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (53)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup pecans, broken into pieces
  • 2 heads red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/4 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1 inch chunks
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  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place asparagus in the pot, and cook 5 minutes, just until tender. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the asparagus, pecans, red leaf lettuce, peas, and salmon.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad or serve on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by SUEMYERS67   view full review
I was going to rate this four starts at first, but after having seconds that had been sitting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by WALKERSS   view full review
A delightful addition to my Easter traditional meal. This salad was the hit of the dinner ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by Kim   view full review
Excellent! This could be a main course or a side dish to a holiday meal. I used canned smoked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Lynn   view full review
I made this on Good Friday for a luncheon date with an old friend. She doesn't love fish but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by Michelle   view full review
This salad was awesome, making it tonight for the second time. Since I'm not a fan of smoked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by rockangellmt   view full review
This was awsome I made it just the way the recipe called may want to make double the dressing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2005 by TXDENISE   view full review
Very interesting. Different but interesting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by gourmetgirl19   view full review
I made this recipe tonight and it was great! couldn't find any red lettuce at my grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by HelMo   view full review
I made this for my family for supper last night and modified it only slightly by using snow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Christa M.   view full review
I had lunch guests the day after Thanksgiving, so I was looking for something light. I used...

 

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