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Ingredients
- 1 large bagel, cut into pieces
- 8-10 ounces penne or other short pasta
- 6 ounces green beans, trimmed and snapped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 of a red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, shredded
- 8-ounce container of bite-sized mozzerella balls
- 4-6 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- salt and pepper
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