A simple pasta salad will, more often then not, hit the spot for a simple yet satisfying meal. And if you add some fruits to it, culinary bliss will be achieved with a minimum of fuss and expense P.S.Use any protein or vegetable to replace the bologna and Swiss cheese, such as shrimp, crab meat, chicken, roast beef and/or any vegetable and cheese at hand.

• blanche asparagus in salted water
• shock asparagus in ice water, drain
• cook pasta, drain
• slice bologna and swiss cheese into julienne(or other protein / cheese of your choice)
• radish, cucumber, asparagus, swiss, bologna
• add COLD pasta, garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, mayo, mustard, ketchup, kosher salt and cayenne pepper
• serve with carambola and kiwi (or other fruit of your choice)
• mix all ingredients, check / adjust seasoning