Food Network: Cold Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon, Cucumbers and Salmon Roe

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Cold Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon, Cucumbers and Salmon Roe
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Ingredients
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces orchiette, bowtie or radiatore pasta
1/4 cup chopped chives
8 ounces chopped smoked salmon
3 ounces salmon roe
Dill sprigs, garnish

Instructions
In a colander, place the cucumber slices and lightly
sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the
shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the wine, bring to a boil, and cook until nearly evaporated. Remove from the

heat and let cool.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, vinegar, lemon zest,
dill, salt, and pepper. Add the shallot mixture and whisk to combine.

In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse
with cold running water. Drain well. Toss with the sauce and cucumbers. Adjust the
seasoning, to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about
2 hours.

Before serving or packing for a picnic, toss with the chives and salmon. Gently
fold in the salmon roe immediately before serving. Garnish with dill sprigs and
serve.