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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    Published: Mar 20, 2018 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Asparagus Smoked Salmon Salad pin
    Asparagus Smoked Salmon Salad pin

    A Paleo and gluten-free fresh asparagus salad with smoked salmon, zucchini ribbons, and radishes on crisp greens with a to-die-for sesame miso dressing. Smoked Salmon Asparagus Salad and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
    After the heavier comfort foods of winter, it feels great to eat lighter fresh foods. This smoked salmon asparagus salad is just that:  light and fresh! Baby asparagus spears and spring radishes on a bed of greens and zucchini ribbons make an impressive salad to welcome warmer days.

    As soon as the calendar tells me it's officially Spring, I'm on the hunt for three things:  rhubarb (not yet), nettles (soon), and fresh asparagus spears (yay!). I made this asparagus salad to go with a simple meal of Honey Lime Garlic Wings and we ate it on the deck in the sunshine!

    Smoked Salmon Asparagus Salad with Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
    I combined red lettuce leaves, (just because I liked the contrast in colour I knew they'd provide,) raw zucchini ribbons, sliced radishes, lightly blanched tender asparagus and small chunks of hot-smoked sockeye salmon. But wait:  the best part of this smoked salmon asparagus salad was not the smoked salmon. It was the vinaigrette!
    Fresh Asparagus Spears for Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon by Flavour and Savour
    This Sesame Miso Vinaigrette  has become a regular in my kitchen. It's good not only on salads, but drizzled on sweet potatoes, on zucchini or rice noodles, or even brushed on grilled mushrooms. It seemed the perfect choice for this Asian-inspired asparagus salad today.

    Try it on this Broccoli Quinoa Salad too! It's also delicious on roasted asparagus. See this recipe for Sesame Miso Air Fryer Asparagus.

    Make this Smoked Salmon Asparagus Salad in 3 Easy Steps

    1. Whisk the vinaigrette.

    Whisk together the ingredients and let stand while you prepare the salad so the flavours have time to blend. This dressing is even better the second day.

    2. Blanch the asparagus

    Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the stem ends where they naturally bend. Save the ends in a container in your refrigerator or freezer for making this Dairy-Free Creamy Asparagus Soup. Blanch. *(see below).

    3. Assemble the salad.

    Start with a bed of greens. I used red lettuce leaves and some fresh arugula. Add zucchini ribbons (just make long strips with a vegetable peeler), sliced radishes, and asparagus. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Scatter small chunks of smoked salmon over all. Drizzle with Sesame Miso Vinaigrette just before serving.
    Smoked Salmon Asparagus Salad with Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    How to blanch asparagus

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill another bowl with ice water. Add the asparagus spears to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or just until they become bright green. Immediately remove with tongs and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. When completely cold, remove and pat dry.

    Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    Combine fresh spring greens with blanched asparagus. Drizzle this fresh smoked salmon asparagus salad with sesame miso vinaigrette. 
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: Canadian, American, West Coast
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 - 6
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 12 asparagus spears
    • 4 large red lettuce leaves, washed and dried
    • handful of arugula leaves
    • ½ medium zucchini, sliced into ribbons
    • 6 radishes, sliced thinly
    • ⅔ cup chunks of hot-smoked salmon
    • sea salt

    Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 2 tablespoon white miso
    • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or regular sesame oil
    • ½ cup rice vinegar
    • 6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. When they begin to darken and become fragrant, remove from heat and transfer to a small plate to cool.
    • In a small jar, whisk the miso, sesame oil, vinegar, olive oil, honey, seeds and sea salt. With the lid on, shake to emulsify the vinaigrette. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
    • Blanch the asparagus: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the asparagus spears to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or just until they become bright green. Immediately remove with tongs and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. When completely cold, remove and pat dry.
    • Assemble the salad. Begin with a bed of greens, then add zucchini ribbons, radishes, asparagus and smoked salmon. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
    • Drizzle with Sesame Miso Vinaigrette just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1685IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 316 Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 29g45%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Sodium 618mg27%
    Potassium 235mg7%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 1685IU34%
    Vitamin C 8.6mg10%
    Calcium 48mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Try this Sensational Sesame Miso Vinaigrette and Marinade

    Sesame Miso Vinaigrette and Marinade. This is a sensational dressing made with sesame oil, white miso, rice vinegar and honey. Great as a salad dressing or as a marinade for chicken.

    This Sesame Miso Vinaigrette recipe was adapted from epicurious.com

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    1. Cristina @ I Say Nomato

      April 01, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      I adore miso and salmon, what a great combination! This looks so yummy, those asparagus are gorgeous!

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      • Flavour & Savour

        April 01, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        Thanks, Cristina. This salad really feels like Spring!

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