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Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes takes 10 minutes to cook.

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes are:

12 oz. orzo
1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano*

Here is how you make Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes:

Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add a big pinch of salt in each.To one pot, add asparagus and blanch, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Place blanched asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep them green.To the second pot, add the orzo. Cook per package instructions. When tender, drain and place in a large bowl. Add blanched asparagus and tomato halves.Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir into orzo and vegetables. Stir in parsley and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.This can be served warm, room temperature or cold.*Note: If you want to keep this salad vegan, leave out the Parmigiano Reggiano.Serving Size:?1 cup

The nutritional information for Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 212.7

• Total Fat: 8.9 g
• Cholesterol: 5.0 mg
• Sodium: 472.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 6.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes is Gluten Free