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Easy Summer Orzo Salad - Vegan

This simple Summer Orzo Salad is bursting with flavor from fresh veggies and a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Easy to make with simple ingredients, and almost no cooking!  

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 484 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo dry
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
  • For dressing:
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil water, and prepare orzo according to package directions.
  2. Chop all veggies into bite sized pieces - tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and broccoli.
  3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. When orzo is done cooking, allow to cool to room temperature,
  5. Toss orzo with chopped veggies and Italian dressing. Serve your summer orzo salad.

Notes

  • To prepare a vegan summer orzo salad, simply leave out the feta cheese or replace it with your favorite dairy-free cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 484kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 559mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1440IU (29%) Vitamin C 128.6mg (143%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484

% Daily Value*

Calories 484kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 559mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1440IU 29%
Vitamin C 128.6mg 143%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.