Lemon Orzo Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth or water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, flat-leaf parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture, and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for a moment, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute quinoa for the orzo. Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain crisp vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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