Third Place Recipe Contest Winner: Asparagus Pasta Salad

Congratulations to our third place recipe contest winner Tabbi Daly! Check out the recipe for Asparagus Pasta Salad below!

Asparagus Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup purple onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:

• 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:

1. Boil pasta for 12 minutes then add the cut asparagus. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes and then drain and run under cold water until cooled. Drain completely and place in a large bowl. 
2. Add tomatoes and onion then toss to coat. 
3. Whisk together the remaining ingredients for the dressing and pour over pasta. Stir to coat. 
4. Serve.