Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Salad

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Asparagus-and-Smoked-Salmon-Salad/Detail.aspx

Prep Time 15 Min.
Cook Time 10 Min.
Ready In 25 Min.

This is one of our favorites! A truly fabulous, tasty salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup pecans, broken into pieces
• 2 heads red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/4 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil.
• Place asparagus in the pot, and cook 5 minutes, just until tender.
• Drain, and set aside.
• Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
• In a large bowl, toss together the asparagus, pecans, red leaf lettuce, peas, and salmon.
• In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Toss with the salad or serve on the side.