Asparagus Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1 cup small shell pasta
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 cup reduced-calorie italian dressing

Recipe

• 1 trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
• 2 steam about 5 minutes or until just crisp tender.
• 3 quickly cool in ice water and drain.
• 4 cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water, drain and cool.
• 5 combine all ingredients, place in an air tight container.
• 6 chill thoroughly or overnight before serving.