Reviewed: May 25, 2012

Delicious - I prepared the recipe as stated and then did it as another reviewer suggested - stir fried the chopped up asparagus with the garlic and shrimp at the same time - which is the way I now prefer it. I have made it 3 times this past week and given the recipe to 2 others. I'm buying some more asparagus tomorrow so I can make it again. A great way to use fresh asparagus for my husband who totally dislikes the vegetable but likes this salad. Not that I want to waste it on him if he doesn't like it but I also don't want to have to prepare two separate meals;-) Used regular Balsamic vinegar as I had no white. Orzo isn't a very white pasta anyway, so the appearance didn't change appreciably. DE LISH US!

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COOKINKIWI

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Home Town: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Living In: Milton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

Really great and light! I think it needed more dressing because I prepared it early so I doubled the dressing and added some more right before we ate.

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gpec24

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

Great recipe!! I used whole wheat orzo, doubled the lemon juice, and regular balsamic vinegar cuz I didn't have white. I overcooked the orzo a little but it still turned out really well! The asparagus cooks quickly once you add it to heat. Thanks for the recipe!

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Renee

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2011

Quick and easy and very tasty! I made this and didn't let it chill for the 2hours, we just ate it warm and it was excellent. My husband is planning on having the left overs for lunch today as a chilled salad!

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JoAnna

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2011

this salad was delicious and light.i did'nt make any changes except for adding more shrimp and asparagus.i made it for a bbq and it was so pretty that people ate it right up.i gave the recipe to several guests that day!not the same old salad that always appears at cookouts!a must try!

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lboulay1

Cooking Level: Professional

Reviewed: May 1, 2011

This was far to bland for me. I was hoping for a recipe similar to an orzo and shrimp salad a work friend makes that is exceptional. I doctored this one up with dill, 2 TBS of prepared pesto, and extra fresh lemon juice. I took it to a barbecue and everyone loved it (It was better, but I still felt it needed "something").

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Kimberliah

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

I made this for my Bunko group--it was a hit! It's refreshing and light, and different from the usual pasta salad.

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Andrea

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2010

This dish was fantastic! It did not take long to make and was scrumptious! I did not have white balsamic vinegar, so I used traditional red balsamic instead. I also added diced tomatoes as someone else suggested. I've never had Orzo before and it was awesome. We will be making this again & maybe adding diced cucumber to it as well. Five stars for sure!

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jeanperk

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Syracuse, New York, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: May 25, 2010

This was just ok for us. I followed the recipe as closely as I could w/what I had available: I did not have white balsamic vinegar (nor did my grocery store) and I used dried basil. As it is very hot here now, we opted for cold service. it was dry and surprisingly mild in flavor...I really didn't get much from the honey mustard or vinegar. It was a nice change of pace, but not a dish I think I'll repeat. Thanks for the recipe!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 24, 2010

Followed the recipe except that I did not use the shrimp shells and I subbed apple cider vinegar for the white balsamic because that's what I had on hand. This was a cool, refreshing salad for a hot day. I made it the night before which allowed everything to come together. I still felt it was missing a little something- I might up the basil next time, but I love fresh basil. Also, I bet cherry tomatoes would be great in this too. Thanks for sharing!

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