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Bowl of lemon orzo salad recipes with cherry tomatoes, herbs, and feta cheese garnished with mint

Lemon Orzo Salad

A refreshing and simple salad with orzo pasta, lemon zest, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  3. Add the cooked orzo, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese to the bowl. Toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a handful of olives.

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