Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe Easy Fresh and Irresistible
Lemon Orzo Salad is a fresh easy and delicious side dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals with vibrant flavors. It combines tangy lemon vinaigrette with crisp cucumbers cherry tomatoes and creamy feta for a bright satisfying taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta approximately 12 oz
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quartered if theyre large
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers I like to use the mini cucumbers and slice them in rounds
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic pressed grated or very finely minced
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of well salted water and cook the orzo until al dente following the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to cool, then let it drain thoroughly.
- In a big bowl combine the cooled orzo with tomatoes cucumbers red onion parsley and feta cheese.
- Mix together olive oil garlic lemon juice honey salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
- Serve right away or refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Notes
- Ive estimated this recipe serves 8 but feel free to divide it into as many servings as youd like
Nutrition
- Calories: 336
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/lemon-orzo-salad/