Directions
Cook orzo in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes (or cook pasta of choice according to cook times labelled on box). Drain and cool under running water. Add remaining ingredients and serve.
Lemony Orzo Salad
This pasta goes well with meats and fish but it’s also great on its own for a nice lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 2 tbsp tarragon, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 148 KCal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fibre: 1.6 g
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Phosphorus: 65 mg
- Potassium: 164 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
1 1/2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
Great salad for the summer. I used elbow macaroni and more fresh lemon juice than asked for in the recipe.
Looks and sounds really good. However, the pasta shown in the photo is not orzo, it’s bowtie pasta.
Thanks for letting us know
Tried this the other night and it was delicious! Although I made it hot instead of a salad. I sauted the vegetables and the garlic and used fresh thyme instead of tarragon. Don’t like tarragon. Really, really good.
Glad you liked it!