Description
A bright and refreshing pasta salad that combines zesty lemon flavors with fresh veggies, perfect for warm gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and add the orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, try incorporating toasted nuts or feta cheese as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, lemon, orzo, summer dish, vegetarian side