“It’s packed with bold flavors and lots of zest! Its also perfect for a picnic date or dinner side dish!” I’m currently loving this bright pasta salad for a meal prep situation this week! It’s packed with bold flavors and lots of zest! Its also perfect for a picnic date or dinner side dish! Ingredients: ½ cup orzo pasta5 spears of asparagus, sliced½ red bell pepper, chopped¼ red onion, chopped6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half5 olives, sliced1 tbsp. capers1 tbsp. dill or parsley, chopped1 tbsp. olive oil½ lemon, squeezed½ tsp. honey½ tsp. olive juice or red wine vinegarSalt & pepper to taste Instructions: To start the recipe, chop up your veggies! (Slice some tomatoes, chop some peppers & onions, herbs, etc.) Add everything to a large mixing bowl. Cook orzo according to package directions. The ratio is ½ cup of orzo + 1 cup of water. While the orzo is cooking, heat up a small pan on medium heat with some olive oil.Add in the sliced asparagus and sauté with salt and pepper. This will take 4-5 minutes.Once the asparagus is cooked, add it to the large mixing bowl with the other veggies. Add your cooked orzo it to the same bowl, along with salt, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, honey and salt! Mix thoroughly, taste and adjust! Add any cooked protein you’d like and serve! *best warm or room temperature! Previous Next Share this:TwitterFacebook