4 pasta salad asparagus mozzarella Recipes

asparagus , stems peeled if tough, salt, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions), dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices), extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice and zest of, pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

tri-colored pasta (i ve used shells or spiral shaped), chopped broccoli, chopped red pepper, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, pitted and chopped kalamata olive, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional), yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, salt and pepper

rotini pasta, o large shrimp, peeled, whole milk mozzarella, cubed, grape tomatoes, green peppers, red pepper, asparagus tips, olive oil, lemon , juice of, rice wine vinegar (any vinegar will do), sugar, roasted garlic (to taste), fresh basil, pine nuts, romano cheese, salt and pepper, crouton (optional), sliced water chestnuts, rinsed (optional)