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Lemony Orzo, Asparagus, and Sweet Pea Salad

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar (or use white wine vinegar)
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg orzo
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15-oz) pkg frozen sweet peas
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, and shallots in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in mustard and honey until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture is blended.
  2. Cook orzo as package directs, adding asparagus and peas during last minute of cooking.
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water until orzo is cool. Drain well.
  4. Add orzo mixture to vinaigrette in bowl. Stir in tomatoes, almonds, parsley, and mint; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Fat (g) 0 0
Sat. Fat (g) 0 0
Protein (g) 0 0
Carb (g) 0 0
Fiber (g) 0 0
Sodium (mg) 0 0

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