Salmon and rocket pasta salad
This vibrant salmon pasta salad recipe combines a refreshing homemade lime mayo with avocado, rocket and thick smoked salmon fillets.
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Ingredients
- 250g of smoked salmon fillet
- 150g of mini conchiglie pasta shells
- 50g of rocket, washed
- 1tbsp of parsley, chopped
- 2spring onions, chopped
- 1tbsp of lemon juice
- 2avocados, large
- 150g of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2large eggs, at room temperature
- 1tbsp of lemon juice, freshly squeezed (or vinegar)
- 1tsp mustard, of your choice
- 355ml of grapeseed oil, or other flavourless oil
- 1pinch of sea salt, good quality
- 1lime, zested
- 1tbsp of parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To make the lime mayonnaise, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Reserve the whites for other recipesStep 2
Pour the fresh lemon juice into the blender, then add the egg yolks and blend well to combineStep 3
Slowly add the oil, a few drops at a time, keeping the blender running constantly. The mayonnaise should start to thicken after a few minutes. Now pour the oil in a slow and steady stream to incorporate into the mixStep 4
Once all of the oil is incorporated into the mayonnaise, it should feel thick and fluffy. Add the lime zest and parsley, blend for a second then season to taste with sea saltStep 5
Add teaspoons of water to thin to a desired consistency if the mayonnaise looks too thick. It will keep in the fridge in a covered container for 3 daysStep 6
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Cool completely before making the saladStep 7
To prepare the salmon, cook the fillet in a steamer for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness. The fish should reach 145°C internally when measured with a digital thermometer. ReserveStep 8
Wash the rocket leaves and leave to dry over a clean tea towel for 2 minutes. Distribute half on a serving dish and reserve the other halfStep 9
Mix the cold pasta with 2–3 spoonfuls of the lime mayonnaise, the rest of the rocket, the spring onion and parsley. Place on top of the rocket leaves and check for saltStep 10
Cut the avocados in half, remove the stones and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Brush them with lime juice and distribute them over the dishStep 11
Flake the salmon, cut the tomatoes in half and scatter them over the pasta salad. Serve immediately