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Smoked salmon pasta parcels

Name: Smoked salmon pasta parcels
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped; 400g spaghetti; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 200g creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, crushed; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 200g smoked salmon, finely chopped, plus extra slices to serve; 50g salmon roe; Parsley or chervil sprigs, to serve

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This chilled salmon pasta salad is wrapped in cellophane and tied with Christmas ribbon for some festive frivolity.

1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped
400g spaghetti
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
200g creme fraiche
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons chopped chives
200g smoked salmon, finely chopped, plus extra slices to serve
50g salmon roe
Parsley or chervil sprigs, to serve

Method

1.

Place cucumber in a colander set in the sink and sprinkle liberally with salt. Allow to drain for 30 minutes, then rinse, drain and pat dry with paper towel.
2.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water according to the packet instructions. Drain and refresh, then toss with oil.
3.

Combine creme fraiche, vinegar, garlic, lemon zest and juice, capers, dill and chives in a bowl, then season and toss with pasta, cucumber and chopped salmon. Divide among bowls and top with the salmon slices, roe and herb sprigs.