Cool Asparagus and Salmon Salad
- variety lettuce leaf (see directions)
- 7 ounces asparagus tips, green (or any asparagus you like, 200g)
- 3 12 ounces salmon, cold-smoked (the thinly sliced kind, 100g)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 egg, boiled (earlier, to cool down)
- 12 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 12 teaspoon flaked sea salt (or more)
- 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons sugar (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon mustard, Dijon (heaped)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Tabasco)
- 12 teaspoon salt (use flakes, or use less than this)
- About the lettuce: I used romaine (Cos) lettuce, and sliced it in strips to make a bed for the salad.
- This is entirely optional, but it does bulk up the salad.
- Earlier in the day, boil the asparagus at a very fast boil, without lid, for about 2 - 3 minutes.
- Rinse under cold water to stop boiling process, and leave to cool, lightly covered.
- Boil the egg for 5 - 7 minutes and let cool.
- To serve: arrange shredded or sliced lettuce in a flat dish (if using), arrange asparagus on top, and then separate the salmon slices (usually interleaved with plastic).
- Roll the salmon strips into small rolls, and arrange next to the asparagus.
- Dot the salad with the capers, grate over the egg, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Mix the dressing ingredients by whisking in a bowl until emulsified.
- Please taste: some people prefer it fairly acidic, and others might want to add a pinch more sugar.
- You can make this salad a few hours before serving.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
green, salmon, capers, egg, black pepper, salt, virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cool-asparagus-and-salmon-salad-397741 (may not work)