Description
A refreshing and flavorful Lemon Orzo Salad that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines orzo pasta with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Salad:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Dressing:
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and parsley.
- Make Dressing: Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Enhance with Kalamata olives or baby spinach for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
