Easy Summer Orzo Salad - Vegan

Easy Summer Orzo Salad - Vegan

This simple Summer Orzo Salad is bursting with flavor from fresh veggies and a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Easy to make with simple ingredients, and almost no cooking!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Ingredients
US Customary - Metric

2 cups orzo, dry
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cucumber, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli, florets, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled, optional
FOR DRESSING:
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon basil, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Boil water, and prepare orzo according to package directions.
Chop all veggies into bite sized pieces - tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and broccoli.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
When orzo is done cooking, allow to cool to room temperature,
Toss orzo with chopped veggies and Italian dressing. Serve your summer orzo salad.

Notes

To prepare a vegan summer orzo salad, simply leave out the feta cheese or replace it with your favorite dairy-free cheese.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1440IUVitamin C: 128.6mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Vegan, vegetarian

Keyword: Delicious Everyday, easy orzo salad, easy side dish, easy vegan recipe, how to make orzo salad, summer salad, Vegan Orzo Salad

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