Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
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Excellent
Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
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Fresh, vibrant and so easy to make, this cucumber lemon orzo salad is a perfect summer side dish. Full of flavor and it can be made ahead of time in minutes
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo pasta dried
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 5-6 Persian cucumbers diced
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- feta cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest over the cooked orzo pasta and toss to combine. Set aside while preparing the cucumbers and herbs.
- Add the diced cucumbers on top of the orzo salad along with the chopped dill and chopped parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, as needed. Add feta cheese, if desired.
- Enjoy warm immediately or cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4 days in the fridge.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Use any short cut pasta instead of orzo.
- Use any red win vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice; the acidity is important for flavoring the salad.
- Use any other fresh herbs instead of dill and parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
542IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 542IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
126 reviews
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