Recipe: Pasta with Asparagus Salad

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From: Kelly~WA

Pasta with Asparagus Salad

1 lb asparagus, blanched & cut in 1" pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb pasta (linguini or fettuccine)
1 cup tuna chunks
1/2 cup ham, sliced in thin strips
8 to 10 black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or wine vinegar)
salt and pepper

Heat olive oil and cook garlic 1 min. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.

Combine pasta with oil and garlic in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve at room temp. or refrigerate until cold if desired.