Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad

• 1 8oz package corkscrew pasta
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1/4 inch slice fresh gingerroot minced
• 1 tbsp  cooking oil
• 1 lb fresh asparagus cut into 11/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

DRESSING

• 6 tbsp veg oil
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp dry mustard

• 2tbsp water
• 1/4 lb cooked ham, cubed
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup sliced olives

1. Cook pasta. Meanwhile saute garlic and gingerroot in oil over med high heat for 1-2 minute.
2. Add asparagus, shrimp and water. Cook asparagus and shrimp are cooked (about 8 minutes)
3. Stir in raw chestnuts, celery and olives. Remove from heat.
4. Drain pasta. Place in large salad bowl
5. Add asparagus mixture. Cover with foil.
6. Combine dressing ingredients, pour over salad and toss.
7. Serve immediately

4-6 servings