Pasta salad with vegetables
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. In our family, the pasta salad with vegetables is especially popular in summer. On one hand, it's very filling—after all, it has pasta, and vegetables are rich in fiber, which satisfies hunger. On the other hand, it's low in fat and contains no meat products at all. In short, it's perfect for a hot summer day. By the way, feel free to experiment with the vegetables—there's no strict recipe, so add whatever you think is suitable. Good luck! The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take 450 grams of fresh asparagus and rinse it under cool water. Cut it into pieces, discarding the part closer to the root, as it is quite dry and tasteless.
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Step 2
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
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Step 3
When your pasta is almost ready, add the asparagus to the pot and let it cook together with the pasta until fully cooked.
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Step 4
Drain the pasta and asparagus in a colander. Rinse under cold water to cool down the asparagus and pasta.
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Step 5
Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Halve the tomatoes and add them to the pasta. Add sliced red onion, black olives (1/2 - 1 cup), chopped artichokes (2 cups), 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and pour prepared Italian dressing over the top. Mix everything well, cover the salad, and refrigerate for one hour.