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 Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American

Keyword: orzo pasta salad, Pasta Salad

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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!

Notes

Originally posted August 29, 2019

Updated April 15, 2023

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