Description
This Healthy Easy Orzo Lemon Salad features tender orzo pasta combined with fresh veggies and feta cheese, creating a flavorful dish perfect for quick dinners or healthy meals. Enjoy the blend of zesty lemon and crunchy vegetables in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 small red onion
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook until al dente, usually around 7 minutes based on package instructions.
- Drain the orzo and rinse under cold water until cooled, shaking off excess water.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, dice the celery and onion, and roughly chop the parsley.
- Zest the lemon and then juice it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo with the chopped vegetables, feta, and parsley.
- Pour the olive oil, lemon juice, and zest over the salad. Season with salt and cracked black pepper, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve right away or chill for 30–60 minutes to meld flavors. If necessary, stir and add a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using assorted color bell peppers.
This salad can be made ahead of time; just dress it before serving.
To keep the salad fresh, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg