Active time
10 minuesTotal time
40 minutesYield
6 ServingsNutrition
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Ingredients
¾ cup whole-wheat orzo pasta, cooked and drained (2 cups cooked)
½ medium cucumber, seeded and diced
¼ cup finely chopped mushrooms
¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 medium green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
⅓ cup pure or extra light olive oil
1½ teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the orzo, cucumber, mushrooms, pepper, green onion, and dill.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo and vegetables. Toss to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Courtesy of the North American Olive Oil Association
Nutrition
Calories: 210Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 100mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
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