Tuna And Lemon Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 oz farfalle or other short pasta
2 bunches asparagus
1 (15 oz) tuna in spring water, drained, flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted, to serve
None None grissini, to serve
-1 None Dressing
1 None lemon, zested
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water until cool then drain.
Meanwhile, blanch asparagus in boiling, salted water for 3 mins. Rinse under cold water until cool then drain. Halve asparagus then slice diagonally. Transfer to a large serving bowl along with pasta, tuna and herbs.
To make the dressing, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Drizzle over pasta and toss to combine. Season to taste. Toss with breadcrumbs just before serving with grissini.