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Lemon orzo salad with fresh vegetables in the background.

Lemon Orzo Salad

Lemon Orzo Salad is a simple and refreshing side dish that goes with a variety of meals! It's made with fresh produce like cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. Plus, this recipe is gluten free and dairy free!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Ounces Orzo
  • 1 English Cucumber, Cubed
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ Cup Diced Red Onion
  • Cup Chopped Cilantro
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking orzo according to instructions on the box. When it's ready, drain water and set aside to cool.
  • Next add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber into a bowl with orzo. Mix together.
  • In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated. Serve chilled.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Add a little olive oil to the orzo when it's cooling. This will prevent it from sticking. I also recommend stirring it a few times while it's cooling.
  • Soak chopped red onions in water before adding to the salad to minimize the potent flavor.
  • If you don't use an English Cucumber, I suggest removing the seeds.
  • Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the orzo to absorb all the flavors.
** See full post for more information & step by step photos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 395mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keywords gluten free orzo salad, lemon orzo salad
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