CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

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This is from my 365 Pasta Recipes cookbook, but I changed the original recipe quite a bit. Food should be attractive and this dish is really pretty and colorful. And easy to make! Cut the veggies really tiny. This is a great dish for work lunches because it is good hot or cold.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta shape)
1/3 cup olive oil (I use a lot less)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 carrot, diced finely
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow)
1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/2 small onion)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.1

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