ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Asparagus Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 1

For the dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional) 1/2 cup extra-virgin oliv

Steps:

Make the dressing:
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined. Set the dressing aside.
Make the pasta salad:
Remove the tough stems of the asparagus then cut each spear into 1-inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, then add the asparagus to the pot and cook it with pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse it with cold water.
Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, tossing to combine, then cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan cheese and enjoy cold or at room temperature.