A bike ride on a 80 degree day after work. And being able to wear shorts (vs. long warm waterproof pants and a heavy windbreaker).
Cold beer.
Listening to these guys.
Lemonade!
Turning on the fan instead of the space heater at night.
Seeing daylight before and after I come home from work.
Feeling my heels touch the ground in a downward dog.
Nope. That was just my imagination.
Summer is...
Feeling free and careless and happy for just a moment, no matter what situation you may be facing in your life.
Giving your neighbor, your barista, your fellow driver a break...
You know what I mean.
Summer is...
leaving your car windows down.
playing bocce.
Sitting out on the deck until the sun goes down.
What time is it?
Dinnertime.
Orzo salad.
It's easy! Just like summer...
Orzo, asparagus, chicken, parmesan cheese, and some seasonings. Light but filling on a hot summer day.
The hardest part is cutting the asparagus.
Orzo Salad with Asparagus
(Serves 4-6)
Scott and I have different ratios when it comes to this salad. He likes it orzo heavy. I tend to go a little crazy with the asparagus. I made this round my way, unintentionally, but we unfortunately didn't have any more orzo to even things out a bit better. Have extras on hand in case you need to adjust ratios for your own liking.
1 box orzo (we use Barilla)
2 bunches asparagus (around 50 spears) chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup good olive oil
6 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Heat a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook three minutes less than the package directions. (For Barilla orzo, time for 6 minutes). After timer goes off, add asparagus and cook until orzo is al dente, or cooked to your liking.
Drain, and add cold water to stop the cooking.
Meanwhile, add chicken to large bowl. Add Parmesan, oil, lemon and seasonings, and mix well.
Add orzo and asparagus to bowl. Mix well, and add more seasonings to taste.
Serve cold, or slightly heated, with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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