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Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad with Peas and Arugula

Our tantalizing Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad features fresh herbs, crisp peas, and peppery baby arugula.

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad with Peas and Arugula

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad with Peas and Arugula

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 cup fresh peas
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked shell pasta
  • 1 4-ounce package fresh baby arugula
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 4-ounce hot-smoked salmon fillets
  • Lemon wedges to serve
  • Garnish: coarse ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Fill a small saucepan halfway with water and season with 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add peas and cook until brightened in color and crisp tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain peas and transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process; drain well and reserve.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Add pasta and stir until well combined. Add arugula, red onion, parsley, dill, and reserved peas, gently tossing to combine.
  3. Remove skin from salmon and flake with a fork. Add to salad and gently toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with pepper, if desired.

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Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad with Peas and Arugula

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