Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad made with orzo, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and cucumbers, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced cucumbers, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or olives.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Orzo Salad, Feta, Cucumbers, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Salad