Bacon BLT Orzo Salad
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- 30min
- 4 servings
Ingredients
250g Diamond orzo
6 Farmland streaky bacon rashers
½ small iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
100g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ capsicum, diced
1 spring onion, finely sliced
Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove crushed
½ tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Method
Cook the orzo as per the directions on the package. When cooked, drain and rinse well under cold water. Drain again, tip into a large bowl, and set aside.
Heat a fry pan to medium high and cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, and then break into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the pasta.
Add the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, and spring onion and mix with the orzo.
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if required. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
This salad is best served at room temperature or just slightly chilled.