Asparagus and smoked salmon salad

Ingredients: 

• 200g fresh asparagus
• 50g pecans
• Handful lettuce
• 200g green peas
• 200g smoked salmon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Bring a pan of water to a boil. Place the asparagus in the pan, and cook for 5 minutes 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.

Calories: 170 calories

Serves: 2

Time:  25 minutes

Health Benefits: Pecans contain health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for wellness.