One of the side dishes I made for Christmas dinner was my Orzo Salad...It got rave reviews so I thought I would share it with you so that you could also enjoy it. This is a Vanessa creation full of the ingredients I love most, but feel free to adjust the ingredients to fit your taste buds. I love how the red and green look for the holidays...but will certainly fit the bill anytime of the year. I make it alot during the summer months since it's a nice cold salad, you can even add chicken or shrimp to make it more filling, although I can eat it as a meal just like this!INGREDIENTS:
1 lb box of orzo (rice shaped pasta)
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed and parboiled for 3 minutes)
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 small jar of artichoke hearts with marinade
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian dressing
Freshly snipped basil to garnish
Toss all ingredients together in large bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy!
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