Roasted Asparagus Lemon Orzo Salad
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4.8
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Excellent
Roasted Asparagus Lemon Orzo Salad
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
- 1 1 cup orzo pasta (about 6-7 ounces/170-200 grams)
- 1 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1 pound zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 small/medium zucchini)
- 2 2 medium shallots, sliced (or 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion)
- 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1 cup cubed fresh mozzarella
- ¼ to ½ ¼ to ½ cup fresh basil, torn or thinly sliced
- ½ ½ cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- ⅓ ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Pinch salt and pepper, plus more to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus, zucchini, and shallots on a half sheet pan, toss with oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and the veggies are crisp-tender (cook them longer if you want the vegetables softer).
- While the vegetables cook, bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- For the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk or blend until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
- I like to wait until the pasta and roasted vegetables are at room temperature before assembling the salad, but you can assemble it while the ingredients are warm.
- To assemble, toss the orzo, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil together in a serving bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Top with pine nuts. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. The salad can be eaten chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adaptable: the ingredients for this salad are very adaptable. You can try using other veggies (broccoli, peppers, etc), swapping out the fresh mozzarella for another kind of cheese, or use toasted sunflower seeds in place of the pine nuts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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