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Dressing
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Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper in a deep bowl.
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Add oil and whisk until it emulsifies. Alternately you can toss them all in a jar and shake until the dressing comes together. Set aside.
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Orzo
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Bring some water to boil in a medium pot. Cut off the end pieces off the asparagus. Cut the asparagus stalks into 2 inch pieces. Put the asparagus in the water and allow to boil for about 1 minute. Drain the water.
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Place the vegetable broth and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and bring back to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Drain orzo. Place the hot orzo in a large bowl, add the asparagus and chick peas. Whisk the dressing if needed and pour it over the salad. Toss well.
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If you don't want to make this vegan- you can add 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 grated parmesan cheese.