Description
Brighten your meals with this Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta, a refreshing and zesty dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh lemons and creamy feta, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Just a few simple ingredients come together to create a delightful dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of orzo and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add cooled orzo, crumbled feta, chopped herbs, and optional pine nuts. Gently fold in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg