Spring Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Spring Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta; 2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped (1/2 cup); 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered; 1 lb asparagus, tips trimmed, stems cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 cup frozen peas; ½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (optional); 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

8 ounces orzo pasta
2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 lb asparagus, tips trimmed, stems cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Rinse under cold water, and drain.
3
Set aside.
4
Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
5
Add shallots, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until shallots are soft.
6
Raise heat to medium-high, stir in mushrooms, and cook 5 minutes.
7
Add asparagus, and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until asparagus are crisp-tender.
8
Stir in peas, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
9
To make Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients in small bowl until emulsified.
10
Place pasta, vegetables, and vinaigrette in large bowl, and stir to combine.
11
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces orzo pasta, 2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped (1/2 cup), 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered, 1 lb asparagus, tips trimmed, stems cut into 1/2-inch rounds, and more.

Yes, Spring Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spring Orzo Salad

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