Zesty Orzo Salad

Super Easy Orzo Salad with Feta and Lemon

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Serves

6

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

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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)

Energy1572kJ (375 kcal)
Protein11.8g
Total Fat13g
Saturated Fat3g
Carbohydrate49g
Dietary Fibre4.6g
Sodium37mg
Iron1.5mg