Easy lemon orzo salad
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Easy lemon orzo salad
Description
The Easy lemon orzo salad features orzo cooked till tender then rinsed cold to stop cooking and cooling it down. Mixed into the orzo are crisp cucumber and radish slices along with cubed feta cheese that adds a creamy, salty element. Thinly sliced red onion brings a mild sharpness while fresh basil and parsley deliver aromatic, herbal notes.
The salad is dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned with salt and black pepper, which ties all the components into a fresh, vibrant dish. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, lending itself to warm weather meals or as a bright counterpoint to grilled dishes.
The straightforward preparation and fresh ingredients make this salad a practical choice for meal prepping or bringing as a side to picnics or barbecues.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) orzo
- 3 cups cucumber sliced
- 1 cup radish sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese cubed
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup basil leaves
- ½ cup parsley leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and allow to cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Transfer the drained orzo to a large bowl.
- Add the cucumber, radish, red onion, feta cheese and herbs.
- Dress with the olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Toss well to make sure everything is combined and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 503IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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