Lemon Orzo Salad

Lemon orzo salad is perfect for summer because it is simple and delicious. This orzo pasta salad recipe is so light and refreshing. It is always ready to serve in no time because of its simplicity. Easy orzo uses fresh lemon juice, red onion, corn, and fresh parsley — creating the best results ever.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Greek

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 309 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - orzo
1 ear - corn
1 - bell pepper
½ - red onion
3 tablespoons - olive oil
2 teaspoons - Wegmans basting oil
1 - lemon
2 tablespoons - fresh parsley
½ tsp - all-purpose seasoning

Instructions

First, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Second, add the orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes (according to box instructions). Rinse and drain.
Then, heat the grill to medium.
Next, coat the corn, pepper halves, and onion with 2 teaspoons of oil and place them on the grill.
Cook, flipping occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides, which should take approximately 10 minutes.
Then, once done, take the vegetables off the grill and allow them to cool slightly.
Next, proceed by cutting the kernels off the cob and dicing the peppers and onions into pieces that are equivalent in size to the kernels.
In a large bowl, combine the orzo, chopped vegetables, parsley, lemon juice and remaining olive oil so it is all evenly coated.
Finally, add all-purpose seasoning according to your taste preferences. Chill until ready to serve.

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