Chilled Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Poppy Seeds

Chilled Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Poppy Seeds
Chilled Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Poppy Seeds
A lovely do-ahead pasta salad for spring.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Salad Onion Pasta Appetizer Mayonnaise Salmon Asparagus Spring Chill Poppy Boil Bon Appétit
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Carbohydrate 48 g(16%)
  • Cholesterol 17 mg(6%)
  • Fat 21 g(33%)
  • Fiber 6 g(25%)
  • Protein 17 g(34%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(18%)
  • Sodium 391 mg(16%)
  • Calories 443

Preparation Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well. Transfer pasta and asparagus to large bowl. Add green onions and smoked salmon. Mix reserved cooking liquid into dressing. Add to salad; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

Preparation Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well. Transfer pasta and asparagus to large bowl. Add green onions and smoked salmon. Mix reserved cooking liquid into dressing. Add to salad; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.