Friday 12/31/2010 Smoked Salmon Pasta Verde with Mixed Greens with Macadamia Nuts

Smoked Salmon Pasta Verde
Prep & Cook time: 30 minutes  10 ounces fettuccini 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups white wine 3/4 cup sour cream 4 green onions , thinly sliced 1/4 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped 1 4-ounce package smoked salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese per serving: 467 calories; 16 grams protein; 11 grams total fat; 3 grams fiber; 6 grams saturated fat; 58 grams carbohydrates; 25 mgs cholesterol; 254 mgs sodium; 10 weight watcher points		[1] Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost done, stirring occasionally. Add green beans to the same pot and cook until beans are crisp tender (about 3 minutes). Drain pasta and beans to a colander and return to the pot. [2] In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil wine until reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove wine from heat and whisk in sour cream. [3] Pour sour cream mixture over the pasta and beans, add green onions and parsley and toss gently to coat. Add salmon and toss again. Season pasta with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan.

Mixed Greens with Macadamia Nuts
Prep Time: 5 minutes  2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 cups mixed greens 1 avocado , peeled, halved, pitted and cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped per serving: 267 calories; 2 grams protein; 27 grams total fat; 5 grams fiber; 4 grams saturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 0 mgs cholesterol: 14 mgs sodium' 7 weight watcher points		[1] In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. In a salad bowl, toss greens and avocado with enough dressing to coat. Add nuts, toss again and serve.