Description
A refreshing lemon orzo pasta salad packed with fresh flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked orzo to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Stir in cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free orzo if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon orzo pasta salad, fresh pasta salad, easy Mediterranean recipe