Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe
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Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe
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Zesty, summery, and oh-so-tasty! This colorful Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe is sure to deliver a flavorful meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
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Instructions
- Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, basil, and feta cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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