Asparagus-Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
1 small red onion, chopped
1 8-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 bunch fresh asparagus, steamed 2-3 minutes and cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Instructions:

In a jar with cover, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. In a large salad bowl, toss pasta with dressing. Add remaining ingredients and toss again. Serve hot or cold. Serving suggestion: A good side dish with hamburgers, chicken burgers or grilled poultry or seafood.