Cowboy Orzo Salad
Cowboy Orzo Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with every bite. Featuring tender orzo pasta combined with crisp vegetables, zesty lime dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light weeknight meal. Its delightful flavors and textures will transport you to sun-kissed patios filled with laughter. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a dish everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Chop the vegetables: Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Add cooled orzo to the bowl of vegetables. Pour dressing over everything and toss gently until well coated.
- 5. Add cilantro: Fold in chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg