This lemon orzo salad recipe is bright and flavorful. Orzo, combined with veggies and pine nuts, is tossed in a delicious lemon dressing to create a healthy, hearty orzo salad.

Ingredients:

Orzo

Cucumber peeled

Salt

Tomatoes

Onion

Bell pepper

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In this orzo salad recipe, cooked orzo is combined with veggies pine nuts and avocado then tossed with a delicious lemon dressing.

Step-by-step instructions!

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Begin by cooking the orzo in salted water according to the package instructions - which usually takes about 25 minutes.

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COOK THE ORZO

When the orzo is finished cooking, drain and do not rinse.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

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MAKE THE DRESSING

Then, transfer the cooked orzo from the colander to a large bowl. Add half the dressing and stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until it cools to at least room temperature.

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Once the orzo has cooled, add cucumber, onion, tomatoes, red pepper, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and half of the remaining dressing.

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ASSEMBLE THE LEMON ORZO SALAD

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