Summer Orzo Salad

This salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. It is a refreshing and versatile dish that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a side dish for a light meal. The salty bacon pairs wonderfully with the tender orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing.

Serves 5-6 as a side or 4 as a main

Ingredients
1 cup dried risoni/orzo pasta
2 corn cobs
7 strips streaky bacon
200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 red capsicum, trimmed and cubed
1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
1 handful basil leaves, roughly chopped
2 cups roughly chopped rocket leaves
1 ripe avocado, cubed

Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon runny honey
Sea salt

Cracked pepper

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