Lemon and Asparagus Orzo Salad

5 from 1 vote

This delicious Lemon and Asparagus Orzo Salad is a perfect recipe to serve as a side dish for your next BBQ or as a light main course on a summer day.

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Total Time: 45

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cup cooked orzo
8 to 10 asparagus cut into sections
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the orzo al dente.
About 3 minutes before the orzo finishes cooking, add the asparagus to whiten.
Drain and cool under cold water.
In a salad bowl, mix the orzo, olive oil, asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg

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