ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Asparagus and Tomato Pasta Salad image

This easy, summery side or lunch can be prepared the night before.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
Freshly cracked pepper, if desired

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic salt.
In large bowl, toss pasta, asparagus, bell pepper, tomatoes and oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Serve with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g