Ham Asparagus Salad

Ingredients:
Pasta-Vegetable Mixture:
1/4 kg fresh asparagus, cut 1" long, blanched and drained
100 g salad macaroni, cooked per package directions
1 can (439 g) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
4-5 slices cooked sweet ham, cut into cubes
1 stalk green onion, chopped

Dressing:
3 red cane vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp pineapple tidbits syrup
1/2 tsp iodized salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp parmesan cheese.


Directions:
1. Combine ingredients for pasta-vegetable mixture. Set aside.
2. In a jar, combine ingredients for dressing. Cover and shake well. Pour over pasta-vegetable mixture. Serve chilled.

Makes 6 servings.
Excellent source of Vitamin C - helps fight common infections.


Source: Del Monte Kitchenomics