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Orzo Pasta Salad

Chelsea Lords
This orzo pasta salad is filled with fresh veggies and has a fresh lemon taste.  Perfect for your next potluck! 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Italian, Italian American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small zucchini 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, oil, salt, garlic, and honey. Whisk until well combined.
  • Toss the corn, chopped red pepper, & chopped zucchini 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg