Pasta Recipes: Lemon orzo asparagus salad fancy dinner for four under $20.00

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese provides a tangy flavor while being lower in calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive and still add briny flavor.

Bring water and homemade pineapple wine to a boil.

Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender and al dente.

Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, raisin vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red onion, and lemon zest.

Cook asparagus in boiling salted water for about 2 minutes.

Shock asparagus in ice water to stop cooking and preserve color.

Drain asparagus and add to the salad mixture with frozen peas.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

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