Lemon Orzo Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water for cooking orzo
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions in vegetable broth or water. Once tender, drain and cool the orzo in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooled orzo with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley in a large bowl. Stir gently to mix.
- Whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined in a small bowl.
- Toss the dressing over the salad and mix everything until coated in the lemony goodness.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese just before serving for added creaminess.
Notes
Cool the orzo completely before mixing for a crunchy texture. Feel free to customize the vegetables to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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