Confetti Orzo Salad

Name: Confetti Orzo Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked orzo, cooled; 1⁄4 cup lightly toasted walnuts, chopped; 1 small zucchini, grated or chopped; 1 carrot, scrubbed and grated or sliced; 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1⁄4 cup raisins; 1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Doesn’t the word “confetti” give you a happy kind of parade feeling? Us too. Orzo is a small rice-shaped pasta that’s fun to eat. Get whole-wheat orzo if you can find it, since it’s more flavorful and healthy.

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Prep Time 45

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

kitchen gear

Cutting board
Sharp knife (adult needed)
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Grater (adult needed)
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon or rubber spatula

Ingredients

3 cups cooked orzo, cooled
1⁄4 cup lightly toasted walnuts, chopped
1 small zucchini, grated or chopped
1 carrot, scrubbed and grated or sliced
1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1⁄4 cup raisins
1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir well.
Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Notes

FANCY THAT!

Add or substitute mushrooms, olives, onions, cucumbers, or any other vegetable you like!