Description
A simple and refreshing orzo pasta salad with fresh vegetables and a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or olives.
- Feta cheese or mozzarella balls are a nice addition.
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orzo pasta salad, pasta salad, vegetarian salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad, easy salad