Asparagus Walnut Salad

Submitted by dicentra

"This is wonderful! It is really rich for a pasta salad. It’s best at room temperature."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 ounces corkscrew macaroni
• 1⁄2 lb asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup walnuts, broken up
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
• Italian salad dressing mix (don't use the whole package)

directions

1. Cook the noodles. Drain. Rinse with cold water.
2. In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Transfer to a bowl with the pasta.
5. Add the cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and walnuts. Toss to combine.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and dressing mix.
7. Pour over salad and toss to coat evenly.
8. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Cook4_6]

I brought this to a friends house last evening where a group of 4 families had assembled. All three of the Moms asked for the recipe, so it had really good reviews. I only had elbow macaroni on hand, so I used it instead and I would caution one to use less elbow macaroni than corkscrew. I added additional dressing, but like my pasta salads really creamy or well dressed. Overall, it both looked and tasted good!