Meaty Asparagus Pasta Salad With Meat |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Preparation time includes neither the time needed for the asparagus to cool nor for the time for the finished salad to chill. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, tops separated from stems |
1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta, cooked & drained |
1 cup chicken, cooked & diced |
1 cup ham, fully cooked & diced |
2 medium tomatoes, seeded & diced |
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced |
1 1/2 cups kraft light zesty italian dressing |
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed |
Directions:
1. Put the pieces of asparagus stem in a steamer basket & steam for 8 to 10 minutes before adding the top pieces, then steam another 5 to 7 minutes or until all is crisp-tender. Drain & cool.
2. In a large bowl, comgine asparagus & the remaining ingredients, tossing to coat.
3. Cover & refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
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