Quick way to grow the best Orzo Salad (Summer) in 20 minutes
This refreshing orzo salad is perfect for a quick summer meal. It's packed with fresh ingredients and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 1 Cucumber diced
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 Red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook orzo according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add fresh mint or parsley. This salad is also great with grilled chicken or shrimp.