Orzo and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo and Bell Pepper Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta); ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; ⅓ cup finely chopped green bell pepper; ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper; 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes; ½ cup diced fresh marinated mozzarella cheese (such as Cappiello); ¼ cup minced fresh parsley; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olive

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
½ cup diced fresh marinated mozzarella cheese (such as Cappiello)
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olive

1
To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2
To prepare salad, cook pasta in boiling water 6 minutes or until al dente.
3
Add bell peppers to pasta in pan; cook 10 seconds.
4
Drain.
5
Combine pasta mixture and half of dressing in a large bowl; cool mixture to room temperature.
6
Add remaining dressing, tomato, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat.
7
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orzo and Bell Pepper 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.

Orzo and Bell Pepper Salad

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