Description
Discover the vibrant Rainbow Orzo Salad! Packed with colorful veggies, orzo pasta, and a zesty lemon-basil dressing, this easy and healthy recipe is perfect for meal prep, summer gatherings, or a light lunch. Ready in just 45 minutes!
Ingredients
1 cup orzo
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 bell peppers (in different colours), diced
1 cup corn kernels
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard
1 English cucumber, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, red onion, bell pepper, corn, English chopped cucumber and garlic.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, basil, mustard, and lemon juice.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy this colorful and flavorful orzo rainbow salad as a side dish or light lunch!
