Simple Orzo Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, this Simple Orzo Salad is your new go-to dish for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Featuring tender orzo pasta as the base, this salad is packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, all brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds vibrant color and herby goodness, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing side or main dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down, then transfer to a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Add all to the bowl with the orzo.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the mixture in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Garnish with additional parsley or feta if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2060 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
