Lemon Orzo Goat Cheese Salad

Lemon Orzo Goat Cheese Salad Healthy Recipe

4 Servings 8 min Cook

Macros/Serving: 272 Calories
Tags:vegetarian | pasta

Ingredients

2 1/4 Cup dry Orzo
1/4 Tsp Lemon Zest
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic
1/4 Tsp Honey
0 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Cup Olives
1/2 Cup slices Cucumber
1/2 Cup, chopped Red Bell Pepper
1 Cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
1/3 Cup, chopped Scallions
1 Tbsp Dill
1/2 Cup Goat Cheese

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente.

Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.

While the orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk.

Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat.

Add the olives, cucumber, red bell pepper, tomatoes, scallions and dill to the pasta and dressing; toss gently to combine.

Sprinkle with goat cheese.

Can be chilled or served immediately.

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