Description
Bright and fresh, this Orzo Salad is a delightful dish featuring tender orzo pasta tossed with vibrant vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) orzo pasta
- 200 g (1.5 cups) cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 100 g (¾ cup) feta cheese, crumbled
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Drain the orzo and rinse it under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chopping the red onion.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the cooked orzo, chopped vegetables, and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently.
Notes
Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. The salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg