Hey, look at me updating two days in a row! So first up is a Salmon Sandwich with Lemon-Tarragon Slaw. Yes, I know the recipe title in the link says arctic char, but really? That's pretty difficult to find in a Kroger. Salmon is the logical substitute here, and it was delicious. The only tweak I made was the addition of Cajun seasoning, because blackened salmon is pretty much the only way I can get the hubby to eat that particular fish.
The slaw was the perfect acidic complement to the fish. It's not your usual sweeter slaw, which I usually prefer, but this version works very well.
Sides here included grilled asparagus (just trim the ends of fresh asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; grill for about 8-9 minutes total on medium heat and finish off with some fresh lemon juice) and a pasta salad, both of which, combined with the sandwich, screamed spring on the plate.
The pasta salad is one of my favorite go-to recipes to herald in spring. It's an extraordinarily simple salad and can last in the fridge for about a week (it will probably take you that long to eat it all if you don't plan on bringing it to a potluck or picnic). All that's needed is 1 pound of pasta cooked to the specifications on the box (I prefer fettucini, but spaghetti works as well) and drained and rinsed with cold water, 2 tomatoes chopped, 1 cucumber chopped, 1/2 red onion chopped, a bottle of Italian dressing, and salad seasoning. I normally just throw in the drained and cooled pasta and veggies then add dressing and seasoning as needed, tasting along the way.
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