Salmon Macaroni Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Food

SALMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• If using canned salmon, pick the salmon meat from the bones and skin and set aside. If using cooked fresh salmon, break into large, bite-sized pieces.
• The cooked pasta will be added to the dressing while it is still hot so make the dressing and prepare the vegetables before cooking the pasta.
• Make the dressing in a very large bowl by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Measure out and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Place a large pot of salted water on to boil and cook the pasta to al dente.
• Just before pouring the pasta into a colander, add the frozen peas to the water then immediately pour the pasta and peas to drain into the colander.
• Shake off as much water as possible and dab the pasta with paper towels to soak up any last drops.
• *Pour the hot pasta and peas into the large bowl that has the dressing and gentle toss to combine.
• Add the red bell pepper and the onions and toss again.
• Finally add the cooked salmon and gently fold to combine without breaking up the salmon too much.
• Pour the mixture onto a sheet tray in a single layer* and place in the refrigerator uncovered for a quick cool down.
• After an hour, remove the tray from the refrigerator and pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate again until completely chilled, about 1-2 more hours.
• Serve as a cold entrée over a bed of lettuce or as a side dish with a grilled meat.

POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Use immediately or store covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

SALMON MACARONI SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to boil. add a dash of salt.
• Add macaroni and cook to ala dente. Do not rinse.
• Note: I stir macaroni, put a lid on the pot and turn the heat off.
• Check after a few minutes. Macaroni will cook in the hot water.
• Drain, do not rinse.
• Mix the ingredients for the dressing and put in refrigerator to chill.
• In salad bowl, add macaroni, salmon celery and hard boiled eggs and olives.
• Mix gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill if desired.
• Mix the chilled dressing in the salad.
• Serve with crackers.

SALMON AND POTATO SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes until just tender. When potatoes are just tender add the snowpeas to saucepan and cook for just 1 minute and immediatley drain under cold running water. Allow to mix to cool.
• Halve the potatoes and arrange in a serving bowl with snowpeas, salmon and capsicum .
• Combine yoghurt, lemon juice, rind and poppy seeds, season to taste and drizzle over salad.
• Garnish with spring onions.

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

SALMON WITH POPPY SEED SAUCE

Steps:

• Turn oven on to 350.
• Season Salmon Steaks wih garlic powder and seasoned salt.
• Cover and put in oven for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and pour Poppy Seed Dressing over the Salmon and place back in the over for abaout 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 2 minutes.
• This goes good with steamed rice and or yellow rice with any veggie.

SALMON MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Cover, chill thoroughly. Stir before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes an onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

MARGIE'S SALMON MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine salmon, green pepper, green onion, mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip), Worcestershire sauce, lemon pepper and lemon juice.
• Mix together.
• Add hot cooked macaroni and toss together.
• Salad can be served at once or refrigerated and served cold.