Bowtie Pasta Primavera Salad

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Bowtie Pasta Primavera Salad

Recipe By : http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ladies Home Journal Pasta & Couscous
Salads & Salad Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound thin asparagus -- cut into 2-inch
-- pieces
1 pound bowties or wagon wheels -- (cooked weight)
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup frozen baby peas -- thawed
1 green onion -- sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
***LEMONY DRESSING***
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add the asparagus
and cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water
.

2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse und
er cold water.

3. Make Lemony Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl.

4. Toss Lemony Dressing with pasta, asparagus, radishes, peas, green onion and
parsley. Makes 4 servings.

This pasta salad can be enjoyed all year long with your favorite seasonal veget
ables—green beans, carrots, tomatoes, or zucchini. For crisp veggies and
peak f
lavor, toss this salad with the dressing just before serving.

Total prep time: 30 minutes Degree of Difficulty: Easy Low-fat

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