Asparagus Pasta Salad -- Vegetarian

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, tops separated from stems
• 1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta, cooked & drained
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cooked, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded & diced
• 1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups kraft light zesty italian dressing
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed

Recipe

• 1 put the pieces of asparagus stem in a steamer basket & steam for 8 to 10 minutes before adding the top pieces, then steam another 5 to 7 minutes or until all is crisp-tender. drain & cool.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine asparagus & the remaining ingredients, tossing to coat.
• 3 cover & refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.