Coastal Living Confetti Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine orzo, carrot, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
Combine lemon rind, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Gradually whisk in oil.
Pour vinaigrette over orzo salad, tossing gently. Cover and keep chilled.