Summer Orzo Salad

This flavorful, colorful orzo salad can be eaten as a main course or as a side. Also a great salad to bring to a potluck or picnic.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped celery
• 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
• ⅓ cup Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.

Step 2

Combine orzo, tomato, onion, bell pepper, celery, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salad dressing in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix in Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate for 2 more hours or overnight.