Asparagus, Tomato and Fusilli Salad
1lb (455 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces
1medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1package (1 pint) (550 mL) grape tomatoes, halved
2green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
4ounces (120 mL) smoked provolone cheese, diced
¼cup (60 mL) chopped parsley
½ cup (120 mL) olive oil
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 protein, 11 g carb, 18 g fat, 21 mg cholesterol, 297 mg sodium.
ENGLISH
2tbs (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
3tbs (45 mL) red wine vinegar
2cloves garlic, finely minced
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
½recipe basic egg noodle pasta extruded into
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