Orzo Asparagus Salad

Ruth Rodriguez
Ruth Rodriguez @SunshineRuth1976

This recipe was inspired by a delicious salad served at my niece's wedding. Can be prepared the day before.

Orzo Asparagus Salad

This recipe was inspired by a delicious salad served at my niece's wedding. Can be prepared the day before.

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Ingredients

  1. 16 oz.orzo pasta
  2. 25asparagus stems, diced
  3. 2medium shallots, chopped
  4. 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  5. 1 tablespoonvirgin olive oil
  6. 33 oz.artichoke hearts marinated in oil, drained & rinsed
  7. 1 1/2 cupsjulienne cut sundried tomatoes
  8. 1 tablespoonsalt for boiling water
  9. 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  10. 3 tablespoonslemon zest
  11. 1/4 cuprice vinegar, unseasoned
  12. 1/2 cupvirgin olive oil
  13. 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  14. 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  15. 1 teaspooncrushed pepper (optional)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Julienne cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and boil in salted water in stockpot until tender, but still bright green. Drain, rinse in cold water and place in large bowl.

  2. 2

    Pull asparagus out with slotted spoon and cook orzo in the asparagus water until al dente, approximately 8 minutes. Drain and add to asparagus.

  3. 3

    Add sundried tomatoes to asparagus bowl.

  4. 4

    In small sauté pan, cook chopped shallots and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Add to asparagus bowl.

  5. 5

    Add artichoke hearts that were drained, rinsed and quartered to asparagus bowl.

  6. 6

    In separate bowl, combine lemon juice, rice vinegar, salt, and crushed pepper. Whisk and pour over asparagus bowl.

  7. 7

    Add lemon zest to asparagus and gently fold all ingredients with a large spoon.

  8. 8

    Place bowl in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

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Looks fresh, healthful and delicious!

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