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Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad

2-2/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 inch slice fresh gingeroot, minced, optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons water
1/4 pound fully cooked ham, julienned or cubed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained or 1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet,
saute garlic and ginger if desired in oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad cont.

Add asparagus, shrimp and water; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender and shrimp
are cooked, about 8 minutes. Stir in ham, water chestnuts or celery and
olives. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta and place in a large salad bowl; add
asparagus mixture. Cover with foil. Combine dressing ingredients; pour over salad
and toss. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4-6 servings.