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Lemony Orzo Veggie Salad with Fresh Dill

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • zest of one lemon
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp honey
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of uncooked orzo cooked per instructions
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely diced *** Soak the diced onion in ice water for 10 minutes if its flavor is too strong
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese more if desired

Instructions

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  1. Make the vinaigrette by combining the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a bowl.  Whisk until well combined then set aside so the flavors can mingle.
  2. Cook the orzo per instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Combine the orzo with the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, fresh dill, and the well-whisked lemon vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  4. Top with feta cheese and serve. Enjoy.