Lemon Orzo Salad With Zucchini And Fresh Herbs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 2 small zucchini, diced (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 grated lemon, rind of
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the orzo until tender but firm.
• 2 drain in a colander; rinse under cold water to cool, and drain well.
• 3 mix the orzo, zucchini, parsley, and mint in a large bowl with a large spoon.
• 4 whisk the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• 5 pour over the salad and mix with a large spoon.