Lemon Mint Orzo Salad. A super easy, super fresh pasta salad that makes a delicious barbecue side dish or an accompaniment to leftover cold cuts for lunch! <\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Lemon](\"https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lemon-Mint-Oro-Salad-in-a-clear-glass-serving-dish-with-a-whole-lemon-on-the-side.jpg\")
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Originally Published Sept 2015.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nAt summer\u2019s end there\u2019s still plenty of fresh mint in the small herb garden steps from my back door. I keep it contained in a planter box so that it doesn\u2019t go everywhere in the garden.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is one of the hardiest and fastest growing herbs you can cultivate. Seeing the first buds of mint in the spring and pinching the tiny leaves to release their scent is one of those things that\u2019s always a harbinger of summer for me.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Stock](\"https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Mint-Depositphotos_34562825_xl-2015-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMint is so easy to grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I like to add a few chopped leaves to mixed salads for a burst of fresh flavour. It\u2019s terrific to have on hand for garnishing desserts or to muddle into cocktails like mint juleps and mojitos.<\/span><\/p>\nWith great grilling days still to come through the fall, we served this as one of the side dishes with BBQ pork chops when friends came over for dinner. It has such simple complimentary flavours and is super quick and easy to make.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Lemon](\"https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lemon-cut-in-half-Depositphotos_210410150_xl-2015-1.jpg\")
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I do like to make it just before serving, because although it will be fine for a day or two in the fridge, the bright colour of the mint will fade a little as it wilts.<\/span><\/p>\nI love this as an orzo salad using those little rice shaped pieces of pasta but really, practically any pasta could be substituted. Rigatoni, fuscilli, or even plain old macaroni would be just fine in this recipe <\/span>this Lemon Mint Orzo Salad recipe?<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Stock](\"https:\/\/www.rockrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Orzo-stock-photo-Depositphotos_109097602_xl-2015-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\nOrzo pasta looks like large grains of rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nLemon Mint Orzo Salad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Originally Published Sept 2015.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n At summer\u2019s end there\u2019s still plenty of fresh mint in the small herb garden steps from my back door. I keep it contained in a planter box so that it doesn\u2019t go everywhere in the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n It is one of the hardiest and fastest growing herbs you can cultivate. Seeing the first buds of mint in the spring and pinching the tiny leaves to release their scent is one of those things that\u2019s always a harbinger of summer for me.<\/span><\/p>\n Mint is so easy to grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I like to add a few chopped leaves to mixed salads for a burst of fresh flavour. It\u2019s terrific to have on hand for garnishing desserts or to muddle into cocktails like mint juleps and mojitos.<\/span><\/p>\n With great grilling days still to come through the fall, we served this as one of the side dishes with BBQ pork chops when friends came over for dinner. It has such simple complimentary flavours and is super quick and easy to make.<\/span><\/p>\n Lemon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I do like to make it just before serving, because although it will be fine for a day or two in the fridge, the bright colour of the mint will fade a little as it wilts.<\/span><\/p>\n I love this as an orzo salad using those little rice shaped pieces of pasta but really, practically any pasta could be substituted. Rigatoni, fuscilli, or even plain old macaroni would be just fine in this recipe <\/span>this Lemon Mint Orzo Salad recipe?<\/span><\/p>\n Orzo pasta looks like large grains of rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019ve added a collection of 25 Best Heathy Eating Recipes<\/strong><\/a><\/span> here.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Healthy Eating Recipes. 25 delicious meals!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It\u2019s easy to keep up with the latest home style cooking & baking ideas from Rock Recipes. Be sure to follow Rock Recipes Facebook Page<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/b>and follow us on Instagram<\/b><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Plus you\u2019ll see daily recipe suggestions from decadent desserts to quick delicious weekday meals too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\nNeed even more healthy recipes? <\/span><\/h3>\n
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