FARFALLE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON

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This is a light summer pasta salad that utilizes only a few ingredients, but is very tasty. I eat it year 'round because it's low fat and super tasty!

Provided by Myra

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Salmon     Smoked

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package farfalle pasta
½ cup fresh steamed asparagus tips
1 ounce smoked salmon, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nuts
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Steam the asparagus over boiling water and cook until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, smoked salmon, lemon juice, pistachios, basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 70.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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