Guest guest Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad 2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut into 1 " sections 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 16 oz. wagon wheel pasta 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 T olive oil 3 T prepared Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried parsley black pepper salt (optional) parmesan cheese (optional) Cook pasta according to instructions. Add asparagus for the last 2 1/2 minutes of boiling (not longer than this or it will be too soft). Drain and rinse with cold water Add tomatoes and onions. Chill Combine the remaining ingredients, and pour over salad when ready to serve. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Thanks Lorri. This salad sounds great; i love those wagon wheel pasta shapes. ~ pt ~ Discard little wisdom and great wisdom will become clear. ~ Chuang Tzu ~~~*~~~*~~~> , PunkinPie68 wrote: > > Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad > > 2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut into 1 " sections > 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered > 16 oz. wagon wheel pasta > 1/2 cup red wine vinegar > 1/2 medium onion, chopped > 2 cloves garlic, crushed > 4 T olive oil > 3 T prepared Dijon mustard > 1 tsp dried basil > 1 tsp dried parsley > black pepper > salt (optional) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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