Recipe: Vegetable Pasta Salad

Vegetable Pasta Salad

1 cup cooked orzo pasta
1 cup lightly steamed asparagus, cut the same size as the pasta, or peas
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper or carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup small cherry tomatoes (optional)
1/4 cup low-fat vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine the pasta, asparagus, peppers, onions, squash, spinach, tomatoes, dressing, Parmesan, and salt in a large bowl.

Toss to coat with the dressing. Serve with grilled chicken or fish at a barbecue or picnic.

Servings: 4