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Zesty Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad

A refreshing salad with orzo pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
Vegetables
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be served as a light main dish or as a side to grilled meats. For added flavor, garnish with extra parsley or feta cheese.