Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Yield: 4 main dish servings

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups medium shell macaroni
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill weed
• 4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 6 ounces skinned, boned and flaked hot smoked salmon
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then rinse with cold water, and drain well. Return to saucepan; set aside.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, dill weed, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
3. Slowly add peanut oil in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly.
4. Add the dressing to pasta along with the salmon, cucumber and chives. Toss mixture to coat well.
5. Serve immediately.