Smoked Salmon Salad

Description
Purchased from the O'Reilly Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1988. Date and source unknown.

Ingredients

 * 8 ounce package bow tie 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
 * Â½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.
 * 4) Mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours.
 * 5) Remove from refrigerator and serve at room temperature.

Contributed by
Cat's Recipes Y-Group