Asian Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. whole wheat pasta, such as rotini
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1′ pieces
• 2 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt ‘
• 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 cup shelled edamame
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. crushed peanuts

Directions:

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add pasta, cook for 6 minutes.  Add broccoli, snow peas, and asparagus, and cook for 2 more minutes, until pasta is al dente.  Rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Whisk yogurt sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey in a large bowl.  Add pasta, vegetables, edamame, and scallions.  Stir well, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Chill pasta salad, and serve topped with crushed peanuts.