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    Home » Pasta Recipes

    Published: Jul 24, 2011 · Modified: May 16, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Orzo Vegetable Salad

    This highly flavorful, zesty orzo vegetable salad is the perfect main course for a hot summertime evening or as a BBQ side dish.

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2011. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    This colorful pasta dish is equally tasty served hot or cold.  The choice is yours depending on your mood...and of course, the weather.

    Summertime Orzo Veggie Salad Recipe

    SUMMERTIME ORZO VEGGIE SALAD     {PRINT THIS RECIPE}


    1 pound baby Bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
    4 medium zucchini, sliced
    1-pint cherry tomatoes halved
    1 large red onion, chopped
    5 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    ½ pound orzo pasta, cooked just shy of package directions
    ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
    ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese


    -Cook your orzo pasta, in boiling salted water while you chop and prepare your veggies. 
     -Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.  Set aside, but keep warm.
    - Using a damp paper towel, wipe the mushrooms clean before slicing.
    -Slice and chop the mushrooms, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and garlic.

    -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and veggies and cook (stirring occasionally) for approximately 15 minutes until the veggies are tender and have reduced in volume.
    -Add the cooked pasta, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest to the pot and stir to combine.  Turn the heat down to low and cook the entire contents together for another few minutes.
    -Just before you're ready to serve, remove from the heat and add the fresh chopped basil.  
     
    A white plate filled with a serving of Orzo Vegetable Pasta with mushrooms, red peppers, and zucchini.

     

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    1. The Vanilla Bean Baker says

      July 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm

      Great looking salad Renee! Are some of the veggies and herbs from your own garden?

      Reply
    2. Haniela says

      July 25, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      I gotta tell you I'm hungry just look at all the entries!

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    3. Haniela says

      July 25, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      omg, I love orzo! I looks delicious,I love meals like this. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply

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