Lemon Orzo Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon orzo salad, orzo salad

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This Orzo Salad recipe is tossed in an irresistible lemon dressing. It's the perfect recipe for meal prep, as you can eat it straight from the fridge. You can also bring it to a party without worrying about any wilting lettuce! Everyone will ask you to share the recipe once they taste it.

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Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta (gluten-free, if needed)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , plus the lemon zest
1 garlic clove , minced
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ red onion , diced
1 cucumber , diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes , quartered
¼ cup fresh dill (plus fresh basil, if you have it)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Cook the orzo according to the package directions. While you wait for that cook, add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl and stir well.
Add the diced red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and freshly chopped herbs to the bowl of dressing and stir well. When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and rinse it under running water to help it cool down faster. Add the drained pasta to the bowl of veggies and stir again.
Next, add the feta cheese and stir until well combined. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, if needed. You can add more salt or black pepper to boost the flavor. This salad is ready to serve right away, or you can transfer it to the fridge to chill before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 large servings. (If you're serving this as part of a brunch spread, it will likely serve closer to 6-8 people if they are just taking a heaping spoonful or two.) This information is automatically calculated, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Temperature Note: Be sure to taste this salad before serving it after it has been stored in the fridge. Cold food has a milder flavor than food served at room temperature, so you may need to add an extra squeeze of lemon or a pinch of salt to help enhance the flavor when it's chilled.

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