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Tangy Lemon Orzo Salad With Feta

Tangy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta for Perfect Summer Meals

This Tangy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta is a must-try dish for summer, combining fresh veggies and flavors for a refreshing experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Use De Cecco for optimal texture
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Adds sweetness and crunch
  • 1 medium Cucumber Opt for English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds
  • 1 small Red Onion Shallots are a milder substitute
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Choose block feta for improved flavor
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh herb flavor
  • 1/4 cup Basil Fresh herbs yield the best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill You may omit if you don’t have it
  • 2 cloves Garlic Infuses depth of flavor
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemons Always use fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin olive oil is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup is a great vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Important seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Important seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces. Mince the red onion and garlic finely, then chop fresh parsley, basil, and dill. Crumble the feta cheese and juice the lemons.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the orzo until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced vegetables, and chopped herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
  5. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese carefully.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, keep feta separate until serving. Perfect make-ahead dish for gatherings.

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