Food

SUMMER ORZO SALAD

Warm weather means light food and salads.  When it comes to summer I like to eat salads for dinner, especially pasta salads. Orzo salad is easy to make and the taste is delicious. Like to share my great recipe with you, Enjoy!

 

Ingredients

¾ cup orzo

2 cups water

2 medium shredded carrots

½ cup chopped Italian parsley

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

¼ cup chopped fresh dill

1 medium chopped cucumber

For the Vinaigrette

1 tbsp lemon balsamic

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A pinch of salt

A turn of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook the orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until the orzo tender ( about 7 minutes).  Rinse with cold water then drain. Transfer the orzo to a large bowl and toss.  Set aside to cool. Toss the orzo with shredded carrots, Italian parsley, bell pepper, mint leaves, dill, and cucumber.

In a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon balsamic, salt and black pepper. Add dressing to the orzo then toss.

Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!