Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

May 29, 2014

Perfect pasta salad for summer picnics

8 oz. orzo pasta (1/2 box)
1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
4-5 tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced
3 T. grape seed oil
1 large shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lemons, juiced
1 T. honey
1 t. dried dill
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. cracked black pepper
6 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, crumbled (or use feta if you prefer)

Heat skillet over medium heat. Add the grape seed oil and shallot and saute until shallot begins to brown. Add garlic and saute for about one minute more until fragrant. Remove pan from heat and whisk in...
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Nutritions

Calories
162

Sodium
551mg
22% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
14g
4% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV