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Pass on the standard pasta dishes for these crave-worthy Orzo Recipes. From salads to soup, and of course pasta too, Orzo might become your favorite Italian dish. You can serve it hot or cold.
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Easy Orzo Pasta Salad

Orzo Pasta is one of the most popular orzo recipes that are easy to make.
Keyword: Orzo Recipes
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb grilled chicken diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cooked egg cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain orzo.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup of pasta water to the mixture. Mix well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add orzo pasta and lemon juice mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Add grilled chicken and bell pepper to the pasta. Mix gently. Season with more salt if necessary.
  • Add egg pieces on top. Serve and enjoy!