A hearty salad that tosses toasted orzo with cucumber, pepper, corn, and lemon, light enough for picnics, but substantial beside grilled dishes.
15 min prep 15 min cook
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Set out the dressing ingredients.
Toast the orzo lightly, then boil it for 10 minutes.
Drain and cool the orzo.
Mix it with the vegetables, parsley, and lemon juice.
Serve immediately after adding the dressing.
💡 Tip: Rinse the cooked orzo under cold water so it cools quickly and does not clump.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with dill and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~290
kcal calories
7
g protein
34
g carbs
13
g fat
3.5g
Sugar
2.7g
Fiber
4.7mg
Sodium
0.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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