QUICK ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

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This recipe is one of my favorites to make for potlucks in the spring time when the asparagus is the best. It is so tasty and everyone will asks you for the recipe.-Teresa Kokx, Hart, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
3 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain and cool. Place asparagus in a large bowl; add pasta, onion, cucumber, carrots and radishes. , Combine salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.