Cold Pasta with Zucchini, Lime and Smoked Salmon

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 10 minutes (3 minutes less than package time).
2. Meanwhile, coarsely grate the zucchini.
3. Prepare the dressing: squeeze lime juice, add salt, pepper and olive oil. Blend or whisk.
4. Chop fresh chives and add to the dressing.
5. Dress the grated zucchini with the lime dressing and let marinate.
6. Drain the pasta and immediately cool in ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
7. Toss the pasta with the marinated zucchini and dressing. It should be quite wet.
8. Add the smoked salmon cut into strips and toss gently.
9. Garnish with zucchini flower strips and chopped chili (optional).
10. Serve cold.