Lemon Orzo Salad (With the Best Lemon Dressing!)
Enjoy a refreshing lemon orzo salad with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and cucumbers - a delightful twist on a classic pasta salad recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, in different colours, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- handful of fresh basil leave, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Follow the package instructions to cook the orzo. Once done, drain and rinse it with cold water until it's cool.1 cup orzo
- Mix the Ingredients: In a big bowl, mix the cooked orzo, chopped red onion, bell pepper, corn, chopped English cucumber, and garlic.½ red onion, 2 bell peppers, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 English cucumber, 2 cloves garlic
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, basil, mustard, and lemon juice.handful of fresh basil leave, 1 tablespoon mustard, Juice of 1 lemon, ¼ cup olive oil
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together.
- Chill the Salad: Put the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let it chill.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy this colorful and tasty lemon orzo salad as a side dish or a light lunch.
Notes
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Give it a good stir before serving again to mix the dressing evenly.
- Orzo is a type of pasta shaped like rice grains. It’s great for salads, soups, and side dishes. I personally love and use this Orzo.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1963IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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