Salad Lovers! Orzo Salad with Vegetables: Most visited

This salad is one of my most requested.  Light and easy to do.  I highly recommend it!

Happy Baking and Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

M.J.

I RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR SALADS AND HERE 'S  Another ONE !

8 Oz. UNCOOKED ORZO PASTA

1 LB. ASPARAGUS CUT INTO PIECES

1 CUP FROZEN PEAS THAWED

3 OZ. PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE OR PARMESAN GRATED

1/2 TSP. SALT

3 TABLESPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE

2 TABLESPOONS LIGHT OLIVE OIL

1/2 CUP THINLY SLICED FRESH BASIL

COOK ORZO ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS..WHEN THERE IS 3 MINUTES LEFT OF COOKING TIME..ADD ASPARAGUS..COOK 1 MINUTE THEN ADD PEAS FOR FINAL 2 MINUTES..DRAIN

COMBINE SALT, LEMON JUICE AND OLIVE OIL; WHISK TOGETHER. TOSS ORZO, ASPARAGUS AND PEAS WITH LEMON JUICE MIXTURE..STIR IN GRATED CHEESE AND BASIL. SERVE WARM OR ROOM TEMPERATURE..

Note:  One of my foodie friends roasted the asparagus and said it was great doing it like that. So you choose roast the asparagus or do as the above suggests.





6/7/12