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Orzo Pasta Salad

Zesty Orzo Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Feast

This Zesty Orzo Pasta Salad is a refreshing summer dish that shines with vibrant flavors and customizable options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Cook until tender
  • 1 medium English Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Tomato Diced or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, or Mint) Mix and match your favorites
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Olives Black olives can be used
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts Optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil works as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a milder substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Add more to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the orzo in salted water for 6 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, and juice. Whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Fold cooled orzo into the dressing. Mix in diced cucumber, tomato, herbs, olives, and artichoke hearts. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 1 hour for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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