Name: Asparagus Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces; 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked and drained; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 1 cup diced fully cooked ham; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives; 1-1/2 cups zesty Italian dressing; 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer as a light evening meal for my family or as an extra-special lunch for friends.

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Asparagus Pasta Salad

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/2 cups zesty Italian dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed

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Directions

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine asparagus with the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 307 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

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