Asparagus Pasta Salad

I'm taking this dish to a Chinese dumpling making party tonight. My friend Linda invited us over to make Chinese dumplings at her house. We always talk about how we miss our mom's home made dumplings. This dish will be something we can snack on while making dumplings. It was very easy to make and tasted light and refreshing.

Ingredients:
1 small shallot finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 pound asparagus
1 small red bell pepper chopped
1/2 pound bow tie pasta, farfalle, cooked to al dente and cooled
1 cup frozen green peas
1/4 cup chopped fla- leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat olive oil nn a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat. Place the shallot in the oil and let it cook for 5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
2. Cut off the touch bottoms of the asparagus. Par boil the asparagusin 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl.
3. Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost as you toss salad. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.