LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Dinner     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 oz. orzo
1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano*

Steps:

  • Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add a big pinch of salt in each. To one pot, add asparagus and blanch, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Place blanched asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep them green. To the second pot, add the orzo. Cook per package instructions. When tender, drain and place in a large bowl. Add blanched asparagus and tomato halves. Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir into orzo and vegetables. Stir in parsley and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. This can be served warm, room temperature or cold.

Itzrobiali Itzrobiali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I always have some leftover orzo in my pantry, and this is a great way to use it up.


Aamir Raza
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant dish.


Divine Sweetlife
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I love how customizable this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Jerrad Sewpall
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, and it will still be delicious.


Marcelo Guiterrez
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on it.


MASUD RANA CHOWDHURY
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I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, so I used crumbled goat cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Brandon Canales (Sniperkillabob)
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with asparagus, tomatoes, and feta cheese, all of which are good for you.


Obiora Arinze
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I love the combination of lemon and asparagus. This salad is a great way to showcase these two ingredients.


Tahir Ahad Mughal
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful, it's the perfect summer dish. I can't wait to make it again and again.


Kandidus Robert
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's a keeper for sure.


Eti Akter
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover asparagus and tomatoes, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Sindy Perez
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I added some grilled chicken to my salad for extra protein, and it was delicious! This salad is so versatile, you can really add whatever you like.


S Sagour
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It cooked up perfectly and had a nice chewy texture.


Khpalwak Zarkoon
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I used fresh asparagus and tomatoes from my garden, and the flavor was amazing! I can't wait to make this salad again with other seasonal vegetables.


Stinnet Burge
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The lemon dressing is the perfect complement to the other ingredients. It's tangy and bright, without being too overpowering.


Hosea Percival
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I love how easy this salad is to make! I was able to whip it up in just 30 minutes, and it was a huge hit with my family.


Md Abu ok
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This lemon orzo salad is a delightful dish, perfect for a light and refreshing meal. The combination of asparagus, tomatoes, and feta cheese creates a vibrant and flavorful salad that is both satisfying and healthy.