Simple Orzo Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 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

7 steps

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the mixture in the bowl.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

5. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss until well combined.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

7. Garnish with additional parsley or feta if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (185.8g)

Calories		340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.2 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	4.5 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		461 mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate		43.3 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	2.8 g	10%
	Total Sugars	3.5 g
Protein		9.8 g	20%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		124 mg	10%
Iron		2.0 mg	11%
Potassium		272 mg	6%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 547 cal (39.2%%)

Protein: 158 cal (11.3%%)

Carbs: 691 cal (49.5%%)