PASTA AND SALMON SALAD

Pasta and Salmon Salad image

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

Provided by Corwynn Darkholme

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
3 tablespoons curry powder
¾ pound medium shrimp, in the shell
¼ pound smoked salmon, chopped
1 ½ cups frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Pour dressing over pasta dish. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 418.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g