Chilled Penne with Smoked Salmon and Poppy Seed Dressing

(from austincook’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta, Salads

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp mayo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
  • 1 1/2 lb asparagus, cut
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 8 oz smoked salmon, diced

Directions

  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite.

  3. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, no more than 2 minutes. Drain, reserving ΒΌ cup cooking liquid for salad dressing.

  4. Rinse pasta and asparagus with cold water until cold. Drain.

  5. Transfer pasta and asparagus to large bowl.

  6. Add green onions and smoked salmon.

  7. Mix reserved cooking liquid into dressing.

  8. Add to salad; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

  9. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

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