1. Fill one large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook uncovered until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.

2. Using a medium-sized pot, either blanch (boil quickly until you see the asparagus turn bright green) or steam asparagus until just tender.

3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix. Cover and chill for 1 hour to let flavours mix together.

Serves 8