Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

1 tomato

chopped

⅓ cup chopped onion

⅓ cup chopped bell pepper

⅓ cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)

⅓ cup Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Salad

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 240.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.1g 18%

Carbohydrates: 40.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 228.2IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 114.1mcg 29%

Calcium: 71.6mg 7%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 33.1mg 12%

Potassium: 162.1mg 5%

Sodium: 304.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 44.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.