Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta is one of the easiest salads you can whip up any time of the year – not just in the summer months! This recipe combines the lemon dressing and feta; making this dish bright, cheerful, and appetizing. It is perfect to take along as a potluck contribution or for an easy weekday meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled
- ½ tablespoon chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- To a small bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and whisk until emulsified. Place in fridge until needed.
- To a large pot, add water, chicken stock, and salt to a boil, carefully add dry orzo pasta to boiling water and cook until tender. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water for a few minutes to prevent it from sticking, then leave to drain completely.
- While orzo is boiling, dice veggies and herbs into small pieces.
- To a large bowl, add cooked orzo, diced veggies, lemon zest, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Pour dressing on salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or place in fridge for about 30 minutes for the flavours to meld. Enjoy!
From thedinnerbite.com
