Pasta Verde Salad

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups small broccoli florets
* 2 cups cut asparagus (1-inch pieces)
* 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots ( ½-inch pieces)
* ½ cup diced onion
* 2 cups dried medium pasta shells (5 oz.)
* ¾ cup "Super" green dressing (Vegetarian Times, August 2000, page 49) (or other salad dressing)
* 1 large tomato, quartered, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips
== Directions ==
# Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
# Fill large bowl with ice water.
# Add broccoli, asparagus, carrots and onion to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
# With slotted spoon, plunge vegetables into ice water, drain well and set aside.
# Keep water at a boil.
# Add pasta to boiling water; stir to prevent sticking.
# Cook until just tender, about 8 minutes.
# Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain well.
# In large serving bowl, combine cooked vegetables and pasta.
# Add dressing and toss to coat.
# Add tomato strips and toss again.
Category:Pasta Salad Recipes
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