Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 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 or dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- black pepper
- salt, optional
- parmesan cheese, optional
- shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
Instructions
Serves 10. 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.