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Smoked Salmon & Watercress Salad With Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find. 
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Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
For the greatest omega-3 benefit buy the fattiest fish. Try mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, tuna and turbot. Frozen and canned are OK, the USDA says. 
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Grilled Salmon With Cucumber Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Cucumber salad perfectly accompanies a piece of grilled salmon. Salting and draining the cucumbers first intensifies their flavor and makes the salad less watery. Once the cucumbers have released some of their moisture, pat them dry on paper towels and dress them with sour cream, vinegar and dill. If you're not a dill fan, feel free to substitute basil or parsley, fresh or dried. 
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Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving. 
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Asian Pasta Salad with Beef, Broccoli and Bean Sprouts

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A creamy Asian dressing nicely compliments this pasta salad with broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, and peanuts. 
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 
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Salmon With Fruit Salsa by Jean Carper

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Cook salmon using your favorite method, then serve on a bed of spinach with tropical fruit salsa! 
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Chilled Salmon With Summer Tomato Salsa

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Succulent salmon fillets are topped with a tantalizing salsa featuring avocado, tomato, and corn. 
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Spinach Salad With Berries and Curry Dressing

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
This recipe is packed with brain boosters like spinach, strawberries and pecans. It also has a delightful curry dressing. 
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Salmon Hash With Potatoes & Dill

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Hash makes a fast brunch or even light supper dish. This variation is made with salmon fillets, onion, and plenty of potatoes, and is seasoned with fresh dill, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. 
 

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