Description
A vibrant pasta salad that combines orzo with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with herbs like basil or dill. Adjust lemon juice to taste for a zestier kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orzo pasta salad, lemon salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipe, refreshing salad