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Lemon-herb orzo salad with roasted peppers on a plate

17) Lemon-herb orzo salad with roasted peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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. Boil orzo in salted, rolling water for eight to nine minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  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 20 minutes or serve immediately. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.