confetti orzo salad

Ingredients For confetti orzo salad

• 1 1/2 c

  orzo pasta
• 1/3 c

  olive oil, extra virgin ( i use less for my taste)
• 3 Tbsp

  lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1/2 tsp

  lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/8 tsp

  black pepper
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 md

  carrot, diced finely
• 1 1/4 c

  bell peppers (red, green and yellow), diced
• 1/2 sm

  red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 c

  fresh parsley, finely chopped