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!
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- parmesan cheese for serving
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2.277IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg