Lemon Veggie Orzo Salad | Vegan Nook

Ingredients

• 1 lb. orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons salt
• zest of 2 lemons
• juice of 2 lemons
• 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, halved
• 1 bunch of small asparagus, woody ends removed, halved
• 3 cups red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 8 to 10 large basil leaves, chopped