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Orzo Salad

A refreshing and vibrant orzo salad packed with vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.
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 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
  • 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 the Orzo
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo 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.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the orzo is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chopped vegetables, parsley, and basil.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 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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