directions
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Prepare pasta according to instructions for making pasta shapes in the Making Pasta chapter
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Cook until al dente
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Drain and rinse thoroughly to cool
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Place in large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Add remaining ingredients and toss again
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Add salt and pepper to taste
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This salad should be served immediately, however, it will keep for several hours refrigerated
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Serve at room temperature
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Revive flavors, if necessary, with additional lemon juice
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Garnish with more dill and/or caviar if desired.
SMOKED SALMON PASTA SALAD
ingredients
- 1 full load pasta dough made into bowties or butterflies
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces high-quality smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
- 1-1/2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1-1/4 cup frozen peas
- 5 green onions, trimmed and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill juice of 3 lemons
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste