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Summer Orzo Pasta Salad
This Summer Orzo Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for warm weather gatherings! Featuring tender orzo pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues and outdoor celebrations!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook orzo: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and heavily salt the water. Add in the orzo and cook according to the package directions.Drain then set aside.
orzo, uncooked1 cup
2
Cut / Add Veggies To Bowl: Add the bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, basil and green onions to a large bowl. Add in the cooked orzo and toss to combine.
cucumber, diced1 cuptomatoes, diced1 cuporzo, uncooked1 cup
3
Make the dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add more salt or pepper to taste.
lemon, juiced and zested1garlic, minced3 clovessalt and pepper
4
Pour the dressing on to the orzo salad and toss to coat everything in the dressing.Serve immediately with parmesan cheese on top or store in the fridge for up to 4 days!
orzo, uncooked1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
373 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
7 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
57 mg
protein Content
9 g
carbohydrate Content
54 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
12 g
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