Description
A vibrant and refreshing Orzo Salad featuring tender orzo pasta, crispy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer picnics or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. After it reaches that perfect al dente texture, drain it in a colander and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and inviting.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat every morsel with zesty goodness.
- Finally, garnish with fresh herbs. Serve cold for a refreshing feast.
Notes
Let the salad sit for a while to let flavors meld before serving. It’s great as leftovers too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orzo salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad, healthy recipes, quick salad