5 from 15 votes
Lemon Orzo Salad
Lemon Orzo Salad combines tender orzo pasta with fresh peas, cucumber, parsley, and crumbled feta. Tossed in a simple lemon juice and olive oil dressing seasoned with salt and pepper, the salad offers a refreshing balance of bright citrus, creamy cheese, and crisp vegetables. It's an easy, chilled side dish or light meal that can be prepared ahead and served cold or at room temperature.
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 orzo pasta dried, uncooked
- 1 cup peas thawed, frozen
- ½ cucumber chopped
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped, fresh, curly
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
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.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3-4 days; stir before serving to redistribute dressing.
- Swap dressings to vary flavor—try balsamic, 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
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.