Description
A delightful orzo pasta salad that’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavors, perfect for picnics and light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley and basil), chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled orzo, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve topped with extra feta if desired.
Notes
For a Mediterranean twist, consider adding olives or artichokes. Make ahead of time for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg