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Orzo Pasta Salad
This Orzo Pasta Salad is filled with fresh veggies and zesty lemon flavor that will excite your tastebuds. It's perfect for your next potluck, party, or a refreshing and unique meal this summer. You're going to want to save this recipe for later!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella
- 1/3 cup ribboned basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
- While orzo cooks, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and honey. Whisk until well combined.
- Toss the corn, chopped red pepper, & chopped broccoli with olive oil and salt and pepper on a tray.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping every 7-8 minutes in the preheated oven. (Cook until crisp tender)
- Remove and allow to cool.
- Toss completely cooled vegetables, completely cooled pasta, cubed mozzarella, and ribboned basil with the dressing and chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste!
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Originally posted August 29, 2019
- Updated April 15, 2023
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.