Asparagus,
Tomato
and Fusilli Salad
1 pound
(455 g)
asparagus,
trimmed
and cut into
l-inch
(2. 5 cm) pieces
1 medium
yellow
bell
pepper,
seeded and
diced
1 package
(1 pint)
(550 ml) grape
tomatoes,
halved
2 green onions,
trimmed
and thinly
sliced
4 ounces (120 ml)
smoked
provolone
cheese, diced
V4 cup (60 ml) chopped
parsley
V2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons
(30 ml)
balsamic
vinegar
3 tablespoons
(45 ml)
red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely
minced
V2 teaspoon
(2 ml) salt
% teaspoon
(.5 m/)
pepper
V2 recipe basic egg
noodle pasta
extruded
into
short-cut
fusilli,
cooked,
rinsed and
cooled
(see page
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for recipe)
Bring medium
saucepan
with
2 cups (475 ml) water
to
boil over high heat. Add asparagus,
cover, and continue
to boil for 2 to 3 minutes,
or until tender crisp. Remove
asparagus
from pan and immediately
submerse
in cold
water. Rinse well and place in large bowl.
Add yellow
/
pepper, tomatoes,
green onions,
provolone
cheese, and
parsley. Mix well and set aside.
In small bowl,
whisk together
oil, vinegars,
garlic, salt,
and pepper.
Pour mixture
over vegetables
and let stand 15
minutes.
Add cooked
pasta and mix well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate
one hour or until well chilled.
Serve cold.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per Serving: About 226 cal, 6 g pro, 11 g carb, 18 g fat,
21 mg chol, 297 mg sod.
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