Confetti Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta shape)
1/3 cup olive oil (I use a lot less)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 carrot, diced finely
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow)
1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/2 small onion)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Preparation

Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.