FRESH TOMATO-BASIL-ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

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My favorite kind of summer meal when tomatoes are peaking. You can also just chop up a large tomato versus using grape tomatoes. This is from SOuthern Living.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 lb fresh asparagus
1 cup bottled lemon vinaigrette
1 (1 ounce) package fresh basil, chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus, cut into 2" pieces, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • Stir together 1 cup bottled lemon vinaigrette and chopped basil. Pour 3/4 cup of dressing over pasta mixture. Stir in tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. COver and chill 1 hour. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving. Garnish with additional freshly basil.

UZAIR AHMAD
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay.


Joshua Keene
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I found the asparagus to be a bit too crunchy.


Sourov Mohonto
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste.


alhas khan
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I'm definitely making this salad again!


Mr Bones
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic.


Abdelhamid Amer
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I love the bright flavors of this salad.


Jijiga Bira
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md rahath
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


RedNeck Online
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Mustard Note3943
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The asparagus and basil are a great combination.


Bishnu vlog official
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and asparagus. The dressing is also really good.


ReaperDragonYT
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat. Everyone loved it!


Kevin Singh
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer produce. The tomatoes, basil, and asparagus are all at their peak right now, and they really shine in this dish. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Omsai Tech
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful and it really brings all the ingredients together. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md shakib Babu
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright flavors of the tomatoes and basil, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of texture.


Avee Gaming
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The asparagus added a nice crunch and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


Juan Silva
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The tomatoes, basil, and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!