Confetti Orzo Salad

• 1 1/2 c orzo (substitution: acini di pepe)
• 1/3 c olive oil
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 t grated lemon zest
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/8 t coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 1/4 c green, red & yellow peppers, diced
• 1/2 c cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/4 c scallions, finely chopped
• 1/4 c red onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 c Italian parsley, chopped

1. 1. Cook orzo in boiling, salted water until tender (10 - 12 minutes). Drain; rinse with cool water.
2. 2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and garlic until blended. Toss vegetables, orzo and dressing together. Serve warm or at room temperature.

orzo, olive oil, t, lemon zest, salt, ground black pepper, clove garlic, carrot, green, cucumber, scallions, red onions, italian parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/confetti-orzo-salad-51164621 (may not work)