Fresh Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad
Hello everyone, today's recipe is for this delicious and healthy Fresh Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad. I got big bag of orzo the other week so expect a few new recipes as I experiment with it. This recipe is perfect as a light lunch - it is also a good option to prep ahead if you are short on time. I've also served this as a side dish along with either some grilled chicken or salmon.
Other Light Bites
If you liked the sound of Fresh Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad then you might like to try one of my other light bite ideas:
- Have some healthy Thai with Prawn Tom Yum Soup
- Try out a salad with Smoked Salmon Salad Bowl
- Go traditional with my Leek and Potato Soup
- Try out my hearty Spiced Red Lentil Soup
I’ll continue to add new recipes to the light bites section. I have a draft post sitting for a Pulled Pork Quesadilla and a Green Thai Noodle Bowl.
Free From Alternatives
You can easily make a gluten free version of this recipe by substituting the orzo for rice. Making it a great option if you have family members who require a special diet. If you are after more recipes which fully accommodate a free from diet then check out my sister website Free From Favourites: https://www.freefromfavourites.com/.
Enjoy!
Fiona
Looking for a healthy light bite or lunch idea? Try out my delicious recipe for Fresh Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad.
- 120 grams orzo
- 1 large handful of spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 pepper (diced)
- 8 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Add the orzo to a pan of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Place the chopped vegetables and orzo into a bowl
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, basil, garlic and lemon juice
Stir through the dressing and divide between two bowls