Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad

Total prep/cook time: ~22 min. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed & cut into 3‐inch pieces 
• 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice‐shaped pasta) 
• 1 (1 1/4 lbs) skinless salmon fillet 
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 
• 3 tbsp Briannas Lively Lemon Tarragon Dressing 
• Cooking spray 
• 6 cups water

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add asparagus; cook 3 min or until crisp‐tender. Remove asparagus from water with a slotted spoon, reserving water in pan. Plunge asparagus into ice water; drain and set aside. 
3. Return reserved water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. 
4. While orzo cooks, sprinkle fillet evenly with pepper. Place fish on a foil‐lined broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 5 min or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. 
5. Using 2 forks, break fish into large chunks. Combine fish, orzo, asparagus, onion, and lemon tarragon dressing in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. 

Did you know?
Asparagus is a nutrient‐dense food which in high in folic acid and vitamin K, and is also a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamins A and C. Vitamin K helps prevent osteoporosis by helping your bones absorb and use calcium. A one‐cup serving of asparagus provides about 50% of the daily recommended intake for adult men, and about 60% percent of the recommendation for adult women, so eat your asparagus for healthy bones!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):
Total calories: 332 cal
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 360 mg
Total carbs: 40 g
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Protein: 34 g