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Asparagus with Orzo and Lemon

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Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 1 box orzo pasta 16 ounce box
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed to get rid of toughness in the stems and cut into 1-inch pieces. Rinse thoroughly

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice should be the juice of one lemon
  • Zest of the above lemon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic. minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions.
  • Set a timer and with two minutes left on orzo cooking time, add asparagus to the pot
  • Drain together in a colander. Let cool slightly, then toss with the dressing