Fresh Lemon Orzo Salad
Fresh lemon orzo salad with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a bright citrus dressing.
Equipment
- large pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook orzo until tender
- Drain orzo and set aside
- Whisk olive oil mustard honey lemon zest and lemon juice
- Add warm orzo to dressing and mix
- Let cool for 5 minutes
- Add cucumber tomato herbs olives and artichokes
- Mix gently and adjust seasoning
- Serve warm or chilled
Notes
Add vegetables just before serving for best texture
Store in fridge up to 4 days
Refresh with lemon juice before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 20.5gProtein: 4.4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.8g