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Shell Pasta Salad with Salmon and Green Beans 

Ingredients: 
1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells or macaroni
1/4 pound green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths
1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 (7.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained
ground black pepper
Boston or red leaf lettuce leaves

Directions: 
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and set aside. 
2 Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside. 
3 In food processor or through a sieve, puree cottage cheese. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice; mix well 
4 In a large bowl, combine pasta, green beans, yogurt mixture and dill; stir to mix. Discard skin from salmon and break into chunks; add to salad and stir gently to mix. Add pepper to taste. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and mound salad on top. 
Makes 8 servings  

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