Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with Greek Orzo Salad with Feta! This vibrant dish combines al dente orzo pasta, tangy feta cheese, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a satisfying meal prep option, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the orzo cooks, chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled orzo with chopped vegetables and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over everything and toss gently.
- Add freshly chopped herbs on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg