Mostaccioli Pasta Primavera Salad

• mostaccioli pasta, uncooked↗3 cups
• fresh asparagus spears, raw↗2 cups
• mayonnaise↗1⁄2 cup
• Italian dressing1⁄4 cup
• balsamic vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• coarse ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sweet red pepper strips1⁄2 cup
• sliced zucchini1⁄2 cup
• diced red onion1⁄2 cup
• fresh basil leaf, chopped↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. 2

   During last 2 minutes of cooking add the asparagus.

3. 3

   Drain pasta& asparagus, rinse in cold water.

4. 4

   Whisk together the mayo, Italian dressing, vinegar& pepper.

5. 5

   When cool, in a large bowl, stir the pasta& asparagus with 1/2 cup dressing and remaining ingredients.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate for several hoiurs.

7. 7

   Just before serving stir in the remaining dressing.