Citrus Almond Pasta Salad

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds

3 cups bow tie pasta
1 cup smoked cheese such as Gouda
1 cup celery and cut thin in diagonal slices
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons fresh chives
Cooked chopped chicken

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dressing:
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon
4 tablespoons evoo extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Here we go
Place almonds on a cookie sheet and bake for about eight to ten minutes.

Cook pasta according to directions
Put dressing ingredients in a large bowl and use whisk to blend
Add pasta, cheese, celery, red onion, walnuts, chicken, chives and parsely to the dressing mix and serve.

Enjoy this light and yummy salad loaded with good stuff.