Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta shape)
• 1/3 cup olive oil (I use a lot less)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/2 small onion)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 carrot, diced finely
• 1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow)