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lemon orzo salad

Easy Lemon Orzo Salad

This lemon orzo salad is the perfect quick and easy meal! it take less than 15 minutes to make and is loaded with veg and whole grains! This orzo salad is perfect for a light meal or to share at a gathering with your friends!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Uncooked Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta 200g
  • 1 Orange Pepper
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 3 cups Chopped Arugula
  • 1 can Chickpeas or lupini beans for extra protein!
  • 1 cup Black Olives
  • ½ Large Cucumber
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

  • First cook your orzo pasta in boiling water until soft. Once cooked transfer your orzo into a strainer and run under cold water until it is cool.
  • While the orzo is cooking prepare your veggies. Chop them into somewhat even sizes and add them to a large bowl along with the orzo.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and mix to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10.6gFat: 14.4gSaturated Fat: 2.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.4gSodium: 521mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 9.8gSugar: 7.8gVitamin A: 3713IUVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 5.3mg
Keyword easy orzo salad, lemon orzo salad, lemony orso salad, orzo salad
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