Description
A refreshing orzo salad with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Great as a side dish or light lunch. Customize with other vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg