Description
Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that encapsulates the flavors of summer. With tender orzo pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. It’s not only visually stunning but also highly customizable to suit any occasion and dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the orzo cools, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber; finely dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg