Asparagus and Tomato Pasta Salad

Makes: 8 (1 cup each) servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Chilling Time: 30 min.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
Freshly cracked pepper (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1) Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2) In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic salt.
3) In large bowl, toss pasta, asparagus, bell pepper, tomatoes and oil mixture.
4) Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Serve with pepper.