Farfalle with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

Name: Farfalle with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.23 stars

39 Ratings
26 Reviews
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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!

By Myra

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

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Step 2

Steam the asparagus over boiling water and cook until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and chop.
Step 3

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.