Chef notes
With no mayo, this simple, healthy orzo pasta salad is perfect for eating at room temperature and to take with you to picnics or on road trips.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup ricotta salata, crumbled
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain pasta and toss with olive oil, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, mint and ricotta. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.