Lentil And Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil And Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup french green lentil; 1 carrot, peeled and halved; 1 celery rib, halved; 1 small onion, peeled and halved; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup peeled seeded and diced cucumber; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups orzo pasta
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup french green lentil
1 carrot, peeled and halved
1 celery rib, halved
1 small onion, peeled and halved
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup peeled seeded and diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
2
Add the orzo and boil for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain, and toss with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil.
4
Spread the orzo onto a sheet pan, and cool in the refrigerator.
5
Meanwhile, place the lentils, carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, and salt into a large pot, and add enough water to cover.
6
Bring to a simmer, and cook until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes.
7
Drain, and discard the carrots, celery, onions, and bay leaf.
8
Mix the lentils and the cooled orzo in a large salad bowl.
9
Add the cucumber, tomato, parsley, almonds, mint, basil, lemon juice, and remaining oil.
10
Toss until combined, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Set aside to allow the flavors to develop for at least 1 hour before serving.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups orzo pasta, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup french green lentil, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil And Orzo Salad

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