SMOKED SALMON PASTA SALAD

 2 cups cooked bow tie pasta

1 1/2 cups sliced asparagus

1 pkg (4-oz) smoked salmon

1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup reduced-fat olive oil vinaigrette

1/4 tsp salt, optional

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes, omitting any salt and fat. Add the asparagus and cook an additional 4 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.

Cut salmon into 1/2" wide strips.

Toss pasta mixture, salmon strips. tomatoes and remaining ingredients together in a large bowl, tossing well.

Yield: 4 servings of 1 1/2-cup each.

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