Arugula Pesto ' Crab' Pasta Salad

Tohaveaplan2's Note:

Filling and fresh new flavors! Lovely summer colors!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8-10

Yield: 1.0 Pot of ...

• 2 lemons , juice and pulp of
• 1 bunch arugula
• 1 cup sunflower seed
• 2 cups olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
• 1 yellow pepper , sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 lb asparagus , cut into pieces
• 16 ounces imitation crabmeat
• 1 cup shaved asiago cheese

Directions:

1. Combine first five ingredients in food processor.
2. Boil pasta and cool.
3. Toss pasta, pesto, vegetables, crab and cheese together.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes or more.