Best Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe

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Mike Garten

Raw zucchini (a.k.a. summer’s finest veggie) gets “cooked” when added to the hot pasta. Bonus: it’s a cinch to make ahead of time and easy to double for a crowd.

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Yields:

4


servings

Total Time:

0

hours

25

mins

12
oz.

zucchini, shredded, about 3 cups

1
tbsp.

grated lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2
c.

fresh basil, chopped

1/4
c.

roughly chopped fresh chives

  1. Cook orzo per package directions. Drain into colander and immediately fold in zucchini. Let sit 1 minute. 
  2. Transfer zucchini and orzo mixture to bowl, toss with lemon zest and juice, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and let cool completely. 
  3. Toss with Parmesan, then fold in basil and chives.

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Source : Goodhousekeeping