Summer Vegetable Salad With Orzo
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice
- 6medium tomatoes, cut into ½-inch dice
- 2medium yellow bell peppers, cored and cut into ½-inch dice
- 4cups stemmed, coarsely chopped arugula
- 1tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½pound orzo
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
386 calories; 12 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 61 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 1100 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Blanch the zucchini in salted boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
- Step 2
Put the zucchini in a large bowl and toss with the tomatoes, bell peppers, arugula and lemon zest. Refrigerate until cold.
- Step 3
Just before serving, cook the orzo until al dente. Meanwhile, toss the salad with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drain the orzo, toss with the salad, divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
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I made this up for a potluck--looked good but it wasn't tangy enough even though I added the full amount of fresh lemon juice called for--I added a store-bought sesame-ginger salad dressing and that helped a lot.
Made this last night and it was big hit. I refrigerated the orzo after cooking it, to make it a completely cold salad for a hot summer evening. The recipe title says "four servings". I'd say it was more like ten!
We've made it twice this week. It's really a great side for any summer meal and very versatile. We like to add some chopped up kalamata olives and fresh mozzarella or feta. I do half of the recipe at a time because it makes quite a lot.
We've made it twice this week. It's really a great side for any summer meal and very versatile. We like to add some chopped up kalamata olives and fresh mozzarella or feta. I do half of the recipe at a time because it makes quite a lot.
Made this last night and it was big hit. I refrigerated the orzo after cooking it, to make it a completely cold salad for a hot summer evening. The recipe title says "four servings". I'd say it was more like ten!
Next time, just rinse the pasta in cold tap water to cool it.
I made this up for a potluck--looked good but it wasn't tangy enough even though I added the full amount of fresh lemon juice called for--I added a store-bought sesame-ginger salad dressing and that helped a lot.