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Summer Orzo Pasta Salad

Fresh and Zesty Summer Orzo Pasta Salad to Brighten Your Day

A vibrant Summer Orzo Pasta Salad featuring tender orzo, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Orzo Cooked according to package instructions.
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 each Orange Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 each Red Onion Sliced.
  • 1 each Cucumber Chopped.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped or cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Basil Fresh, chopped.
  • 2 each Green Onion Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Good quality.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the red and orange bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and corn.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, basil, and green onions to the mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooled orzo to the vegetables and mix together.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate (dressing separately) for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Great for picnics and potlucks. Use the freshest ingredients for best flavor.

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