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: Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon & Feta

This Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon & Feta is a fresh, zesty, and Mediterranean-inspired cold pasta salad made with tender orzo, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Orzo Pasta
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • Salt for boiling water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup kalamata olives optional
  • Cheese
  • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Lemon Dressing
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1–2 lemons
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with olive oil and cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano until well combined.
  4. Add cooled orzo to vegetables and mix gently.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Add crumbled feta and gently fold in.
  7. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Always rinse orzo after cooking for best texture in cold pasta salad recipes.
  • Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor for lemon orzo salad.
  • Best served chilled for refreshing summer salads.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a full meal version.
  • Great for meal prep and potlucks.