Summer Vegetable and Orzo Salad

Name: Summer Vegetable and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium size onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked; 4 large carrots, coarsely shredded; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 3 -4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; lettuce leaf (optional)

Submitted by TXOLDHAM

"Another one from Southern Living found in my stash. We love salads and can't have too many recipes."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 medium size onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
4 large carrots, coarsely shredded
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
lettuce leaf (optional)

directions

Saute onion in 1 tablespoon hot oil 10 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat and stir in orzo, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, carrot and next 6 ingredients.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Serve on lettuce leaves if desired.