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Orzo Salad

A refreshing and light orzo salad with vegetables and a lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Orzo
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. Add the cooled orzo to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped parsley and basil.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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