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!
Servings: 6 Servings
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
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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