Categories: Pasta, Salad, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
• 3/4 cups (1 1/2-inch-long) slices fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups trimmed arugula
• 3/4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (3 ounces) pregrated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus to pasta during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain.

2. While pasta cooks, combine vinegars, oil, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pasta mixture, arugula, and remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

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