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Lemon Orzo Salad

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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.
  2. While orzo is cooking whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. Add the peas, cucumber, parsley and feta cheese to the orzo and toss to combine.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  5. 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

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

% 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.