Ingredients

1 lb. chickpea orzo pasta 
2 cups fresh avocado, diced
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups corn, freshly grilled and shaved from husk
1 cup edamame, freshly steamed
½ cup red onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp. fresh garlic, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp. parsley, freshly chopped
¼ cup aged balsamic vinaigrette 

1 cup extra virgin olive oil 
½ cup white vinegar
Juice of 3 large lemons 
1 tsp. lemon rind, ground 
Pinch of grain or Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt 
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme 

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water until slightly soft. Strain, cool, and lightly oil.
2. Combine all ingredients with orzo and mix well.
3. Prepare vinaigrette by putting all ingredients in a blender or food processor.  Blend thoroughly.
4. Mix vinaigrette with pasta as needed for moistness.  
5. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.