Lemon Orzo Salad
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Lemon Orzo Salad
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Made with a tangy and slightly sweet lemon vinaigrette, this orzo salad is full of fresh produce like cucumbers and cherry tomatoes and packed with bold, yet simple flavors.
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Ingredients
Orzo salad
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta approximately 12 oz
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes sliced in half (or quartered if they're large)
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers I like to use the mini cucumbers and slice them in rounds
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 oz crumbled Feta cheese
Honey lemon vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic pressed, grated, or very finely minced
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook orzo
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil orzo pasta according to the package directions for al dente.
- Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water. Keep draining in the colander.
Assemble salad
- Add drained orzo to a large mixing bowl, then top with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, and feta. Set aside.
Make dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients, then whisk well to combine.
Toss
- Pour the dressing over the salad in the large mixing bowl, and use a large spoon or rubber spatula to toss everything together until well mixed.
Serve
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- I've estimated this recipe serves 8, but feel free to divide it into as many servings as you'd like.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
406IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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