Asparagus Pasta Salad

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1/3 cup Purple onion

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain

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Ingredients

• 8 oz. penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced purple onion
• 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Boil the pasta for 12 minutes then add the cut asparagus to the boiling water. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes and then drain pasta and asparagus in a strainer and run under cold water until pasta and asparagus have cooled. Drain completely and place in a large bowl.
• Add in the tomato and onion and toss to coat.
• Meanwhile whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and pour over pasta. Stir to coat. Serve chilled. Enjoy!