Lemon Dill Orzo Salad
A perfect side dish for any picnic, potluck or backyard BBQ!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Orzo Pasta
- ½ lb Bacon cut in ½ in pieces
- 2 Red Bell Peppers diced
- ½ Red Onion diced
- 1 English Cucumber peeled, seeded, diced
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 Lemons
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dill
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients. Start water boiling for pasta
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add bacon piece and cook until crispy. Remove to a plate with a paper towel and let cool until ready to add to salad
- Add orzo to boiling water and cook as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cool water to arrest cooking process.
- In a large serving bowl, zest both lemons and then juice both lemons. Add all ingredients for the dressing and whisk together.
- Fold orzo into dressing until well coated. Then add in bacon and vegetables. Serve right away or cover and put in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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