Fresh Orzo Salad with Lemon & Herbs
A bright, tangy orzo salad loaded with cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Toss warm pasta with a lemon-garlic dressing and chill for an easy side or light main.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
- 2
Drain orzo and spread on a plate to cool slightly, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add warm orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs to the dressing.
- 5
Toss until coated. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving, or up to 4 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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