Asparagus Pineapple Pasta Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients - 1 bunch asparagus - trimmed into bite sized pieces - 1 yellow pepper - seeded and cut into julienne strips - 2 medium sized tomatoes - diced - 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained - 8 ounces pasta - any medium sized such as bow tie or cork screw, cooked - 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar - 1 cup vegetable oil - Salt and white pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons powdered ginger - 2 teaspoons garlic - chopped - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds    The peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple combined with the	1

	href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--817/all-about-asparagus.asp">asparagus in this pasta salad create a garden fresh flavor. This salad recipe is the perfect way to enjoy fresh asparagus. You can find many more href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipes/fruits-and-vegetables/vegetables/asparagus/">asparagus recipes on our site.   Directions In a large skillet, blanch asparagus in two inches of boiling water for 2-3 minutes then submerge it in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, peppers, tomatoes, pineapple, and pasta. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, white pepper, ginger and garlic in a small bowl to make a dressing. Pour the dressing over the asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Drain off any excess dressing. Stir to combine and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.	2