Description
A bright and zesty pasta salad combining tender orzo, crisp asparagus, and a refreshing lemon-parmesan dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light spring side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook orzo according to package directions.
- Add asparagus pieces to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking.
- Drain the pasta and asparagus in a colander.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add the warm pasta and asparagus to the dressing and toss well.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean