Lemon Orzo Salad
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lemon Orzo Salad
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This easy lemon orzo salad is loaded with fresh veggies and herbs and tossed in a simple lemon dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and makes for the perfect side dish or light lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dried uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- ½ cucumber chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh curly parsley chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook according to the package directions until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta cools to room temp. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- While orzo is cooking whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Add the peas, cucumber, parsley and feta cheese to the orzo and toss to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Storage: This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It's best to give it a good stir before serving if it's been sitting for a while, as the dressing can settle at the bottom.
- Add a vinaigrette: If you want to amp up the flavor in this salad feel free to serve it with a different dressing. Some ideas: balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette or red wine vinaigrette.
- balsamic vinaigrette
- lemon vinaigrette
- red wine vinaigrette
- Storage: This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It's best to give it a good stir before serving if it's been sitting for a while, as the dressing can settle at the bottom.
- Add a vinaigrette: If you want to amp up the flavor in this salad feel free to serve it with a different dressing. Some ideas: balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette or red wine vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 recipe
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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