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Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
Ready in a few short minutes, this lemon orzo pasta salad with feta is light, refreshing, and flavorful. It’s the perfect make-ahead lunch or side dish that goes with every meal. You’ll love the fresh, tangy, and zesty flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ - ½ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder or more
For the Pasta Salad
- 1½ cup orzo
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 shallot minced finely
- ⅓ cup basil ribboned
- ½ cup feta crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package instructions. I filled a big pot of salted water and brought it up to a boil before adding the orzo and cooking for 6 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the orzo under cold water.
- In a small measuring cup, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the orzo in a large serving bowl and toss to coat with the lemon mixture. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes so the orzo can soak in the lemon flavor.
- Add the tomatoes, shallots, feta, and basil to the orzo. Toss until everything is well mixed. Enjoy immediately or chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.