Best Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Veggies
Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful lemon orzo pasta salad that pairs perfectly with turkey bacon and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add feta cheese or olives.
- Fresh lemon juice enhances the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Veggies