Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad

Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad with Butter Milk Ranch Dressing

Pasta salads like this Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing are one of my weaknesses! I love a pasta salad recipe that takes advantage of in season ingredients like fresh asparagus and vine ripened summer tomatoes.

 Pasta Salad recipes using fresh vegetables

During the summer when you have so many choices of fresh summer produce you can make so many different types of pasta salads.

Take a walk down the produce aisle or stroll through the farmers market and take your pick of plump ripe vegetables and add them to the next pasta salad recipe you make.

Add those fresh summer ingredients to a big bowl of tender pasta and top them off with a delicious homemade dressing like my Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing. Homemade Butter Milk Ranch Dressing is a great alternative to the standard plain mayonnaise based pasta dressings.

This pasta salad recipe can be made with any of your favorite summer vegetables. Raw broccoli florets would be another vegetable that would taste delicious mixed into this Asparagus Tomato Pasta salad recipe.

Fresh shaved Parmesan cheese adds a delightful flavor surprise when combined with fresh summer vegetables, pasta and buttermilk ranch dressing.

How to Make Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad with Butter Milk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 16 oz Rigate pasta
• 2 cups asparagus pieces
• 1 cup  cherry tomatoes,quartered
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing (I used my homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing)

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes add the asparagus pieces to the pot and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
2. Strain and run cold water over the pasta and asparagus until cool.
3. Drain the pasta and asparagus very well, then transfer to a large bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes, onion, Parmesan cheese and parsley to the bowl and toss well.
5. Add the ranch dressing and mix until all the pasta is covered with dressing evenly.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
7. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad

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• Author: Arlene Mobley
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 12 Servings 1x

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Pasta salads like this Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing are one of my weaknesses! I love a pasta salad recipe that takes advantage of in season ingredients like fresh asparagus and vine ripened summer tomatoes.

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Ingredients

• 16 oz Rigate pasta
• 2 cups asparagus pieces
• 1 cup  cherry tomatoes,quartered
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing (I used my homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing)

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Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes add the asparagus pieces to the pot and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
2. Strain and run cold water over the pasta and asparagus until cool.
3. Drain the pasta and asparagus very well, then transfer to a large bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes, onion, Parmesan cheese and parsley to the bowl and toss well.
5. Add the ranch dressing and mix until all the pasta is covered with dressing evenly.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
7. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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• Category: Pasta Salad, Side Dish
• Method: Boiled (Mixed)
• Cuisine: American

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