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Zucchini, Pea & Goat Cheese Orzo Salad

Zucchini, Pea & Goat Cheese Orzo Salad

This vibrant Zucchini, Pea & Goat Cheese Orzo Salad is a refreshing summer dish packed with flavor and colorful veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 0.5 lb orzo
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 2 large shallots, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cloves garlic skin on
Dressing & Seasoning
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp thyme

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with the zucchini and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Keeping the skin on the garlic cloves, place them around the baking sheet with the zucchini and shallots and roast for about 25-30 minutes, mixing them around halfway through.
  3. Boil water for the orzo and cook according to package directions. With 5 minutes of cook time left, add the frozen peas to the pot. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooked zucchini and shallots to the bowl. Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves from their skins, chop them finely, and add to the mixing bowl.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, thyme, and goat cheese.
  6. Mix together and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently or enjoy cold for best flavor.

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