5.0 from 6 votes
Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
Spring fresh Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Sundried Tomatoes. A one pot picnic or BBQ perfect dish that comes together in 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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