confetti orzo salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin ( i use less for my taste)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced finely
• 1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow), diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped