Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Orzo
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Red onion chopped
- 1/4 tsp Lime juice to taste
- 1/4 cup Cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a boiling pot of salted water according to the instruction on the package. Once cooked drain well.
- Place oil, onion, lime juice, cucumber, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Mix the orzo with the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Orzo
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Red onion chopped
- 1/4 tsp Lime juice to taste
- 1/4 cup Cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a boiling pot of salted water according to the instruction on the package. Once cooked drain well.
- Place oil, onion, lime juice, cucumber, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Mix the orzo with the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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