Pasta, Asparagus & Marinated Tomato Salad

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Pasta, Asparagus & Marinated Tomato Salad

 

 

200 g (7 oz) dried GF pasta shapes

250 g (9 oz) grape tomatoes, quartered lengthways

3 green onions, finely chopped

4 tsp rice bran oil -OR- sunflower oil

4 tsp white wine vinegar

2 bunches thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed

 

 

1. Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet

instructions. Rinse under cold water, then drain well.

 

2. Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, spring onion, oil and vinegar in a

large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Leave to stand

while the pasta cooks.

 

3. Cut the tips from the asparagus. Halve the stems lengthways, then

cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 " ) lengths. Place the tips and stems in a

heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Stand for

1 minute, then rinse under cold water and drain.

 

4. Add the asparagus and drained pasta to the tomato mixture, season

to taste with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

 

5. Divide among serving bowls and serve.

 

 

Serves 4.