Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked dried rosamarina pasta (orzo); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups green bell peppers or 2 cups orange bell peppers, coarsely chopped; 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved; 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Belgian endive, if desired; chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Servings: persons

4 ounces uncooked dried rosamarina pasta (orzo)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups green bell peppers or 2 cups orange bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Belgian endive, if desired
chopped fresh parsley, if desired

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Rinse with cold water.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add bell peppers, onion and Italian seasoning.
5
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just tender (6 to 8 minutes).
6
Remove from heat.
7
Combine cooked pasta, pepper mixture and all remaining ingredients except Belgian endive and additional parsley; toss gently.
8
Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
9
Garnish with Belgian endive and additional parsley, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces uncooked dried rosamarina pasta (orzo), 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cups green bell peppers or 2 cups orange bell peppers, coarsely chopped, 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lemon Pasta 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.

Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad

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