Do you ever stress about what to make as a side dish? Or what to bring along to a cookout or party? I have the perfect summer pasta salad that works year-round! It’s an Orzo pasta salad!
It’s so easy and delicious?
Ingredients for the Summer Pasta Salad
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- 16 oz Box of Orzo Pasta
- 2 Red peppers
- A Bundle of Asparagus (or as much as your want!)
- Green onions – one bundle
- 1 Bottle of Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Orzo Summer Pasta Salad Video Tutorial
Here is the summer pasta video tutorial
Orzo Summer Pasta Salad Instructions
Step 1
Gather your ingredients.
![Ingredients for Orzo summer pasta salad](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1-Ingredients-for-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-green-onions-red-peppers-and-asparagus-on-cutting-board.jpg)
Step 2
Cut the asparagus into approximately one-inch pieces.
![Orzo Summer Pasta Salad Cut asparagus into one inch pieces with knife](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2-Orzo-Summer-Pasta-Salad-Cut-asparagus-into-one-inch-pieces-with-knife-1.jpg)
Step 3
Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
![boil the orzo](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/3-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-boil-the-orzo-1024x893.jpg)
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Step 4
Add the asparagus to the last 2-4 minutes of cooking time.
Step 5
Rinse with cold water and drain well.
![drain orzo and asparagus in a strainer and rinse with cold water](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/5-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-drain-orzo-and-asparagus-in-a-strainer-and-rinse-with-cold-water.jpg)
Step 6
Dice red peppers.
![dice red peppers](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/6-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-dice-red-peppers.jpg)
Step 7
Slice green onions.
![slice green onions](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-orzo-summer-pasta-salad-slice-green-onions.jpg)
Step 8
Combine all ingredients in a bowl – including the cheese and caesar dressing.
![Orzo summer pasta salad ingredients mixed in bowl and pouring dressing on top](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-ingredients-mixed-in-bowl-and-pouring-dressing-on-top.jpg)
Step 9
Mix it well and let it soak! You can even make it the night before.
![Orzo summer pasta salad completed and ready to eat!](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/9-Orzo-summer-pasta-salad-completed-and-ready-to-eat-1024x830.jpg)
Be sure to serve it at your next gathering!!!
Other Easy Recipes!
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- Beer Brats & Sauerkraut!
- Apple Bars
If you want a fun decoration for your next cookout, check out this fun BBQ Wreath DIY or these Easy Beachy Vases!
Beautiful Serving Dishes for Your Pasta Salad!
When you take the time to make an amazing dish, you should have a great bowl to serve it in, like these:
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Mona
I have been using orzo for pasta salad for years. In fact I use many different pastas for my pasta salads. One of the favorites using orzo is the Orzo Caprese. 12 0z orzo, two cups cherry toms cut in half, two cups basil chiffonade, and one package mozzarella pearls. For the dressing I make a simple Italian and replace the red wine vin with balsamic vin. Salt and pepper to taste. Of course orzo is great for any pasta salad mix. Cheers,
The Orzo Caprese sounds delicious!