WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
1 pound Wacky Mac spiral pasta
1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)
3/4 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.