Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams (about 2 cups) dried orzo pasta (if it’s unavailable in the pasta section it might be found in the bulk section); 1 lbs (about 1 bunch) asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced into 1/4" coins; 125 ml sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced (equals about half of a 250 ml jar); 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat's cheese (chèvre); 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, from about 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp medium grain kosher salt; 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
5 servings
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad

Christopher Scott

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Spring fresh Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Sundried Tomatoes. A one pot picnic or BBQ perfect dish that comes together in 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

500 grams (about 2 cups) dried orzo pasta (if it’s unavailable in the pasta section it might be found in the bulk section)
1 lbs (about 1 bunch) asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced into 1/4" coins
125 ml sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced (equals about half of a 250 ml jar)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat's cheese (chèvre)
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, from about 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp medium grain kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper