SPRING ORZO SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Boil

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/2 cup each lemon juice and water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 lb orzo pasta
8 oz. asparagus,ends trimmed, cut into 1-in. pieces
2 cups bagged shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, dill or parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon zest, juice, water, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until blended. Add onions and let stand while pasta cooks. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, return to a boil; cook until done. Drain and rinse in cold water; Add remainging ingredients, toss until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

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