Salmon, Red Potato And Asparagus Salad

By á-170456

Ingredients

• VINAIGRETTE:
• 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound small round red-skinned potatoes - (abt 1 1/2" dia)
• 3/4 pound asparagus tough ends trimmed
• 4 dry-packed sun-dried tomato halves
• boiling water as needed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• ASSEMBLY:
• 10 ounces mixed baby greens - (abt 8 cups loosely packed)
• 3 green onions, white and light green part thinly sliced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a hot fire in a grill and oil the grill rack, or preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

Grilling Method: Using tongs, place the salmon over the hottest part of the fire or directly over the heat elements and grill, turning once, until the salmon is opaque throughout when tested with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.

Roasting Method: Place the salmon in a baking pan, transfer to the oven and roast until the salmon is opaque throughout when tested with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Transfer the salmon to a plate and let cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel and cut into slices 1/2 inch thick. Set aside on a large plate to cool completely.

If the asparagus spears are thick, use a vegetable peeler or an asparagus peeler to pare away the tough outer skin of each spear to within about 2 inches of the tip. Cut the spears diagonally into 1-inch lengths. Place in a steamer rack over boiling water, cover the steamer and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the rack from the pan and rinse the asparagus under running cold water until cool. Pat dry and arrange next to the potatoes on the plate.

When the salmon is cool, cut it into 1-inch chunks and place the chunks alongside the potatoes and asparagus.

To make the vinaigrette, put the sun-dried tomatoes in a heatproof bowl, add boiling water to cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and cut into 1/4-inch dice. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, dill, orange zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons water, salt and a grind of pepper until blended.

In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus, potatoes and salmon. Using a large, flat spoon or spatula, gently coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Arrange the greens on a large platter. Top with the asparagus, potatoes and salmon, and sprinkle with the green onions. Serve at room temperature.

This recipe yields 4 servings.