Asparagus Pasta Salad
This healthy and easy asparagus pasta salad is made with lemons and chicken for a spring and summer dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chopped asparagus
- 1 large lemon
- 1 can artichoke hearts (quartered)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 11/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 10 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
- Boil 1 cup orzo pasta for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped asparagus to orzo and boil an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain under cool water and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir in strained artichoke hearts and chicken.
- Toss with white wine vinegar, freshly cracked pepper, and feta cheese.
Notes
Make sure asparagus is cooked before draining pasta and asparagus.