Green Pasta Salad
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         spinach spaghetti
     1/2  cup           mayonnaise
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   2      tablespoons   rice wine vinegar
   1      teaspoon      curry powder
   5                    asparagus spears
   2                    med-size zucchini
     1/4  pound         snow peas
     1/4  pound         mushrooms -- sliced 1/4" thick
   1      pint          cherry tomatoes -- halved
     1/4  cup           minced parsley
     1/4  cup           minced basil
 

Preparation:

1. Break the spaghetti strands into thirds. Cook the spaghetti in a large quantity of boiling water until tender (about 8 min). Drain and set aside. 2. Whisk together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, and curry powder. Add this to the cooked spaghetti and gently mix. 3. Scrape the asparagur and cut each spear on the diagonal into 1" pieces. Steam these pieces into a small amount of boiling water 5 minutes Drain and stir into the spaghetti. 4. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Slice each half crosswise into 1/4" pieces. Stir these into the spaghetti. 5. Cut the snow peas on the diagonal into 3/4" slices. Stir these into the spaghetti. 6. Stir in the mushrooms and tomatoes. 7. Combine the parsley and basil. Shower the salad with the combined herbs but do not toss. 8. Salad can be served now or covered and refrigerated. If chilled, let it return nearly to room temperature for best flavor.