Asparagus and Tomato Pasta Salad

Name: Asparagus and Tomato Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) uncooked rotini pasta; 1 lb (500 g) asparagus, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces (2 cups/500 mL); 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic salt; 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped yellow bell pepper; 2 large tomatoes, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces (2 cups/500 mL); Freshly cracked pepper, if desired

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Servings 8

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Created May 16, 2013

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Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) uncooked rotini pasta
1 lb (500 g) asparagus, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces (2 cups/500 mL)
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic salt
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped yellow bell pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces (2 cups/500 mL)
Freshly cracked pepper, if desired

Steps

1

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2

In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic salt.
3

In large bowl, toss pasta, asparagus, bell pepper, tomatoes and oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavours but no longer than 24 hours. Serve with pepper.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Success If using pasta for a salad, rinse it under cold running water to remove the excess starch and to keep the pasta from sticking together.

Nutrition Information

0 Calories, 00 Total Fat, 00 Protein, 00 Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings

Calories: 0

Total Fat: 00

Saturated Fat: 00

Trans Fat: 00

Cholesterol: 00

Sodium: 00; 0%

Total Carbs: 00

Dietary Fiber: 00

Protein: 00

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

Free

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.