Lemon Orzo: The Best Refreshing Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A refreshing lemon orzo salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, turkey bacon, chicken ham, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs such as parsley or basil.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo, Orzo Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Refreshing Salad