Farfalle with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

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!

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1/2 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

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    2 hrs 30 mins

Directions

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Steam the asparagus over boiling water and cook until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and chop.
  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 261 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 10 g
Sodium: 71 mg

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