Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	647.8 Kcal (2712 kJ)
Calories from fat	345.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.39g	59%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	1141.12mg	48%
Potassium	339.35mg	7%
Total Carbs	63.65g	21%
Sugars	3.84g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.8g	15%
Protein	15.77g	32%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	73.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.6 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.16g	59%
Cholesterol	20.28mg	28%
Sodium	272.33mg	48%
Potassium	80.99mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.19g	21%
Sugars	0.92g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	15%
Protein	3.76g	32%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	12%
Iron	1.8mg	42%
Calcium	17.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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