Easy Orzo Broccoli Salad
This easy broccoli orzo salad is a great make ahead summer recipe that's accented with a delicious lemon honey dressing. It's ready in minutes and the best way to enjoy an orzo salad with broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup orzo pasta
- 1 head of broccoli about 2-3 cups, cut into small florets
- 6 oz asparagus, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1 can white beans
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ cup pitted olives
- 2 oz goat cheese, for topping
- Salt and pepper, as needed
- Squeeze of lemon or 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo pasta according to directions.
- In another pot of boiling water, add broccoli florets and diced asparagus and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Once orzo, broccoli and asparagus are cooked, combine orzo, broccoli florets and asparagus in a large serving bowl.
- Add white beans, garlic, olives and tomatoes in a bowl. Top with goat cheese, and season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
- Add the dressing, if desired.
Notes
The dressing is very light since the salad is already so flavorful. A little goes a long way!
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 756mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1737IUVitamin C: 142mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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