Debbie's Pasta Salad Recipe is Now Yours!
This delicious Asparagus and Edamame Orzo Salad is so popular we had to share the recipe with you.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup orzo pasta
1 bunch asparagus, about 20 spears
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, drained and thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, cook orzo in lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender.
Drain well and place in a large bowl.
For asparagus and edamame, bring a medium pot of water to boil.
Add both the asparagus and edamame, turn heat to low and cook 2 minutes.
Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of cold water. Drain and dry asparagus and edamame well.
Cut each spear into 3 pieces and add both to the orzo.
Add olive oil, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper, tossing well to coat.
Cover and let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.