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17) Lemon-herb orzo salad with roasted peppers

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers from a jar or homemade
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. To prevent the orzo from cooking any further, drain it, and rinse it with cold water after boiling the orzo for eight to nine minutes in salted, rolling water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix orzo with olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Combine roasted peppers, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and feta. Mix to combine.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes or serve immediately. Don't forget to taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.