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Pasta and Salmon Salad

By: Corwynn Darkholme 
"A delicate harmony of color distinguishes this attractive cold salad. Farfalle or conchiglie would be a good choice for the pasta."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3/4 pound medium shrimp, in the shell
  • 1/4 pound smoked salmon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the curry powder, let it dissolve, then add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked but still firm, drain and cool with running water. Drain again thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the shrimp until they turn pink and curl slightly, 2-3 minutes. Drain, place under cold running water and drain again. Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
  3. To the pasta add the cooked shrimp, smoked salmon and green peas. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.
  4. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta dish. Toss well and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 481 | Total Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 136mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by E. Carvalho   view full review
I loved this pasta! It was good and easy to make. I did make several substitutions though. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Metalsman   view full review
Just wonderful! I really wish this site would let you do half stars. As my wife and I give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Ms.Goodies   view full review
Yummmmm!!!!! Everyone in my family loved this salad, even sister, and my boyfriend that hate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Libby   view full review
This recipe was everything I wanted it to be: quick, simple, healthy, delicious, and easily...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by ANGELJAZ   view full review
Can you say YUM. My husband and my 2 year old loved this dish. Very very tasty. Will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by RCHAGNON   view full review
I liked this recipe but you must be careful who you serve it to. Fish does not appeal to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by Esther   view full review
this was a good quick, tasty meal. I had leftover shrimp and smoked salmon and this made a...

 

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