Zesty Orzo Salad

Super Easy Orzo Salad with Feta and Lemon

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Serves

6

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 cups orzo

  • 2 yellow capsicums

    deseeded and cut into fine strips
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber

    sliced
  • 100g ricotta cheese

  • 1/4 cup mint leaves

Method

To Make Salad
1

Combine the oil, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl and season.

2

Cook the orzo in a large saucepan of boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes.

3

Drain in a fine colander.

4

Add to the dressing, mix well and allow to cool.

5

Mix in the capsicum, cucumber, ricotta and mint.

To Serve
1

We suggest serving alongside your favourite beef and lamb.

Nutrition Information per Serving (182g)

Energy
1572kJ (375 kcal)
Protein
11.8g
Total Fat
13g
Saturated Fat
3g
Carbohydrate
49g
Dietary Fibre
4.6g
Sodium
37mg
Iron
1.5mg