Lemon Orzo Salad
If there’s one thing you have to make before summer ends, it’s this simple lemon orzo salad. It’s full of vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients like crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and bright, beautiful basil – topped with a zesty lemon dressing.
Servings: 8
Calories: 527kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 1- pound package orzo
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber seeded and sliced
- 1/4 cup diced shallots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
For the dressing:
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 1/4 cup juiced)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of salted, boiling water. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl along with the vegetables and dressing. Stir until evenly coated in dressing.
- Before serving, adjust seasoning to taste with salt & pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 303mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 17mg