Dinner

Orzo Asparagus Salad is for Dinner.

Orzo Asparagus Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Orzo Asparagus Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Orzo Asparagus Salad makes 9 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo Asparagus Salad are:

1 lb box of Orzo
6 cups chicken broth (note: the nutrition info is based on the absorption of 2-1/2 cups of broth)
6 cups water
1/3 cup pesto (I like Armanino)
1 bunch of asparagus, cut diagonally into 1/2" pieces
7 oz Feta cheese, crumbled

Here is how you make Orzo Asparagus Salad:

Boil orzo in 6 cups chicken broth, diluted with 6 cups of water. Drain liquid, reserving ~1/3 cup of broth. Meanwhile, parboil the asparagus till it's tender but still crunchy; cool in an ice bath. Mix together orzo, pesto, reserved broth, asparagus and feta, and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. This salad can be served warm or cold, so it can easily be made ahead and refrigerated. Serving Size: Makes 9 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 9Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBCHAPPY.

The nutritional information for Orzo Asparagus Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 9
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 204.4

• Total Fat: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 23.9 mg
• Sodium: 838.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 8.6 g