Cook the orzo pasta following the package instructions.
Meanwhile, cut the pepper, tomatoes, onion and cucumber into small pieces (it does not really matter what the pieces look like so don’t worry about your cutting technique). Throw these into a serving bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir well.
Prepare the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add this into the serving bowl altogether with the cooked and well drained orzo pasta.
Stir everything around until well combined and the creamy dressing covers all the pasta and veggies. Sprinkle with finely chopped dill.
Serve as a side or light lunch meal.
Notes
Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion – you can use any variety you like. For best results choose the freshest ingredients.
The cucumbers can be used peeled or unpeeled. If you decide to use unpeeled cucumbers, make sure to taste them to see if the skin is bitter or not. If it is, you should peel it, unless you are OK with it.
Fresh dill can be finely chopped and stirred into this salad or used as a garnish.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
227
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1230
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
21.5
mg
26
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
1.1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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