Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad

posted by blahgirl 04-27-102 6:50 AM

Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad

Lemon mayonnaise (recipe follow)
2 packages( 16 oz. each ) med. pasta shells
3 lbs. asparagus, blanched and cut into 4 inch pieces
2 lbs snap peas pods, blanched
16 medium green onions, sliced(1 c.)
2 med. yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 c.)


Make lemon mayonnaise. Cook and drain pasta. Rinse with cold water, drain. Mix pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Stir in Lemon Mayonnaise until mixed. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until chilled.

Makes 24 servings.


Lemon Mayonnaise:

2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 c. plain fat free yogurt
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tbsp dried)
1 tsp salt


Mix all ingredients until well blended.

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