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Here's a delicious new take on smoked salmon.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. From northeastern Thailand, som tai is a salad Thais and farangs-the Thai name for foreigners-have come to love. It is traditionally made with grated green (unripe) papaya that is pounded slightly to soften the fibers before being tossed with lime juice, dried shrimp, and chilies. As the availability of green papaya in the United States is limited, we used cucumber and carrot. We also left out the dried shrimp in order to create a more delicate but still delicious dish.

Companion recipe to Smoked Fish Trio .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's an easy, make-ahead recipe. If asparagus is unavailable, steamed broccoli is a nice substitute.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This composed salad is a variation of a recipe from Chef Antonio Ortega of Príncipe y Serrano in Madrid, Spain.