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 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American
Keyword: orzo pasta salad, Pasta Salad
Servings: 6Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers
Ingredients
3/4cupuncooked orzo
1/2teaspoongrated lemon zest
3tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonsalt
1pinchpepper
1/2teaspoonminced garlic
1teaspoonhoney
1/2cupcorn
1/2cupred bell pepperchopped
1cupbroccolichopped
3tablespoonsolive oil
Salt and pepper
1/2cupcubed mozzarella
1/3cupribboned 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, 2019Updated April 15, 2023