Pasta Salad With Green Beans And Walnuts

This salad always receives raves at a gathering:
and it looks beautiful.
PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS AND WALNUTS
Serves 4-6 generously
8 oz corkscrew pasta
3 cups cooked fresh green beans
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup ham or salami, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon dried dill weed or
3-4 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
Cook pasta, drain and immediately rinse with cold water. Drain well and pour into large bowl. Cut green beans into 1" pieces. Toss with pasta. Toast chopped walnuts in oven until hot to the touch. Combine olive oil and white wine vinegar. Pour over pasta and green beans. GENTLY toss with two forks. Add ham, onions, parsley, dill weed, cayenne and salt to taste. Toss well. Add the toasted walnuts at the last minute. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.