Name: Lemon-Mustard Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme (, chopped); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound shrimp (, peeled and deveined); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); salt (, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste); 1 bunch asparagus (, sliced into 2-inch segments); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)