Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Pasta in Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Pasta in Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta (butterfly); 1/2 tablespoon salt; 6 -8 cups water; 1 bunch slender asparagus, washed and cooked al dente; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup pistachio nut, unshelled; 2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into strips; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Submitted by CookinCowgirl

"I used to eat a salad similar to this at a place called Massimo's. I was disappointed they went out of business, so I came up with what best approximated theirs and I've been a happy camper since. This is probably better in the warmer months, as it's served room temperature. Serve with your favorite Italian bread."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta (butterfly)
¹⁄₂ tablespoon salt
6 -8 cups water
1 bunch slender asparagus, washed and cooked al dente
Lemon pistachio vinaigrette
²⁄₃ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂ cup pistachio nut, unshelled
2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into strips
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

directions

Cook the farfalle in 1/2 tbs salted water, according to the package directions for time.
Prepare the vinaigrette.
When the pasta is done, run it under cold water and pat dry with paper towels, then toss it with the vinaigrette.
Cut the stems from the asparagus and boil or steam the asparagus for a minute or two, depending on thickness.
Cut the salmon into strips and put them in the bowl with the pasta.
Run the cooked asparagus under cold water until cool and cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces and add to the pasta, tossing the salad again.
Top with chopped parsley and refrigerate for several hours.
Remove and let it come to room temperature and serve.

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I'm really not sure why I haven't rated this yet because it is ABSOLUTELY wonderful!!!! The lemon vinaigrette with the pistachios is a wonderful pairing and the smoked salmon really brings a wonderful smoky salty flavor to the pasta. So delicious and so easy to make! Tastes fantastic the next day, too. Cold or warm...I like it both ways! Thanks CookinCowgirl!

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CookinCowgirl

Own a small catering company in Dallas called "Cookin Cowgirls," specializing in Tex-Mex, Southwestern, American regional, BBQ, and tropical foods. Grew up riding horses, but can hardly haul my big *** up on one now. The name for my company was my brother's idea. Having been in corporate America for years, now that I'm older, I have zero interest in the rat race, and only work when I have to. I am a former screenwriter, with 3 movies produced, but prefer cooking. I'm a movie buff, opera and golden oldies music lover, and a political junkie. For fun, I read mysteries and thrillers, watch old movies, and play with my birds, who otherwise would chew the condo down around my ears, if left to their own devices. Also, I am working on a Texas sauce/salsa/dressing cookbook I want to self-publish. I like to read cookbooks, but now mostly collect recipes off the net, especially virtualcities, epicurious, and now, recipezaar. The cookbook I have used recently the most is "American Classics." I love to create new recipes and kitchen test them on my hapless friends and relatives. Haven't lost anyone yet! Re: Food TV shows - I think Iron Chef is irritating, and Emeril is contrived. Would rather watch someone cook who isn't putting on a big performance.

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