COASTAL LIVING CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

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Make and share this Coastal Living Confetti Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinajen4

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Combine orzo, carrot, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
  • Combine lemon rind, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Pour vinaigrette over orzo salad, tossing gently. Cover and keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 303.7, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.2

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