Copper River Smoked Salmon Salad
Arugula, Pasta Shells, Tomatoes
Avocado “Melon Balls” Creamy Chili Sauce
What truly elevates this salad is the Copper River Salmon—it’s the undeniable star. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The salad itself is simple to assemble, with each ingredient carefully chosen to let the smoked salmon take center stage. Peppery arugula, tender mini pasta shells, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fun avocado melon balls all play their parts in harmony. A light lemon and olive oil dressing keeps things fresh, while a side of creamy chili sauce adds an extra layer of flavor.
Copper River Fish Market is a seafood boutique in remote Alaska that is fisher(wo)man founded, owned, and operated. Sarah is a generational fisHERman with over two decades of experience in sustainable, small-boat fishing. Every catch is meticulously selected, and each shipment comes with an origin guarantee. She says her salmon is curated with the hand of a Seafood Sommelier.™
All their seafood comes directly from her family’s catch. The Copper River salmon is cut by hand, brined with only brown sugar and salt and smoked over real alder-wood. The small-batch production and attention to every detail simply is not possible on a larger scale. Her salmon is a true artisan crafted food product.
Salmon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- mini pasta shells, cooked, at room-temp
- arugula
- olive oil
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- ripe avocado
- copper river smoked salmon
- lemon
- chives, chopped
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- calabrian chili sauce (more here)
Method
Toss pasta shells and arugula with olive oil, salt and pepper. Then place on a serving plate. Nestle cherry tomatoes in the arugula.
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls of avocado and arrange in the salad.
Break salmon into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the salad. Squeeze lemon juice over the whole salad. Add a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle with chives.
Mix equal amounts of sour cream and mayonnaise together, add chili sauce to taste. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Serve creamy chili sauce on the side.
More Copper River Smoked Salmon
Gourmet Smoked Salmon Omelette here
Smoked Salmon Matzah Brei here
