Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe
A fresh, tangy Lemon Orzo Salad that’s perfect for any occasion! This salad features al dente orzo pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh spinach, all dressed in a delightful honey-lemon vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Orzo Salad:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta, about 6 ounces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, about 4 ounces
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo until al dente, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over warm orzo and mix well.
- Add Ingredients: Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, onions, basil, and feta. Stir in spinach. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be made up to 1 day in advance; add tomatoes and spinach just before serving.
- Leftovers: Store airtight for up to 2 days.
- Add-Ins: Customize with your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 6.8 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 23.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 16.8 mg
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