Skip Navigation
Close
Search recipes, ingredients, articles, products...
Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad
  Time
 
Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad Image

Mediterranean Lemon Pasta Salad

This zesty make-ahead, healthy, pasta salad is tossed with fresh Mediterranean flavors.

 Tested &
Approved

What does this mean?

When you see this badge, you know it will be good! These are the recipes that have passed our test.
Print

What's this?

What is this button?

You now are able to shop & buy these ingredients online! After you select your market, you decide if you want to have your items delivered or picked up today!

Learn How it Works...

30 min
Prep Time
02 hrs 30 min
Total Time
6
servings

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked dried rosamarina pasta (orzo)

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter

2 medium (2 cups) green, orange, red and/or yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped

1 large (1 cup) onion, coarsely chopped

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

2 medium (1 1/2 cups) tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 small (1/2 cup) cucumber, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, drained, halved

1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Belgian endive, if desired

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

How to make

  1. STEP 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain.

  2. STEP 2

    Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add bell peppers, onion and Italian seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until peppers are just tender. Remove from heat.

  3. STEP 3

    Combine cooked pasta, pepper mixture and all remaining ingredients except Belgian endive and additional parsley; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

  4. STEP 4

    Garnish with Belgian endive and additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition (1 serving)

180 Calories
5 Fat (g)
10 Cholesterol (mg)
320 Sodium (mg)
29 Carbohydrates (g)
6 Dietary Fiber
6 Protein (g)
Tried this recipe? Instagram it!
And don't forget to tag us @landolakesktchn.

More Recipes To Make

 
Italian Grilled Cauliflower Packet
 
Dilled Garden Salad
 
Orzo Pilaf