Homemade Pasta Salad

• 2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
• 1 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• Dash pepper
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• Leaf lettuce

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic salt, mustard and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well; set aside.
2. Cut the tips off six asparagus spears; chop the remaining asparagus. Place chopped asparagus and tips and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. Set aside asparagus tips for garnish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped asparagus, ham onion, red pepper and cheese. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl; garnish with asparagus tips.

pasta, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, garlic salt, ground mustard, pepper, fresh asparagus, water, onion, sweet red pepper, cheddar cheese, lettuce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-pasta-salad/ (may not work)