Penne Rigate and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Name: Penne Rigate and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dreamfields penne rigate; 6 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, shaved off; 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 medium shallot, finely chopped; 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, blanched, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb cold smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped chives

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Recipe by Manami

From the kitchen of "Dreamfields Pasta" and Chef Jim Coleman - March 1, 2010 article. We tried these and diabetics can eat them without too much to worry about. High-Fiber, italian, Low-Calorie, Low-Digestible-Carbs, Low-Saturated-Fat, main-dish, penne, quick, salads :)

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups dreamfields penne rigate
6

tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons Dijon mustard
1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1

tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, shaved off
2

pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1

medium shallot, finely chopped
1

lb asparagus, ends trimmed, blanched, cut into 1-inch pieces
¹⁄₂

lb cold smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄

cup chopped chives

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and tarragon or dill (I prefer dill - due to the fact of tarragons licorice flavor).
Add chopped shallot.
In large bowl, toss together asparagus, salmon and pasta.
Add dressing; toss gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Sprinkle with chopped chives.

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