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Lemon Dill Orzo Salad with Feta

2 bowls of orzo pasta in a green herb sauce with diced cucumbers, red onions, and green onions. One bowl has shredded parmesan and a spoon. Side view.
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This light vegetarian cold orzo salad recipe is tossed with lemon juice, dill, crunchy cucumber, and Feta cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb orzo
  • 2/3 cup (~ 4-5 lemons) lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber, seeded & diced
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly diced
  • 1 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • ¾ cup dill, chopped
  • ¾ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 lb feta cheese - optional as garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add orzo and cook 8-10 minutes or until desired doneness.  Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar.  
  • Toss mixture with orzo and place in refrigerator to cool, stirring occasionally.  
  • When cool, mix in remaining ingredients, except feta cheese.
  • Add salt to taste and top with feta cheese.  Happy Eating! Beckie

Notes

  • Rinse orzo in cool water after draining and before adding oil and lemon mixture if you're trying to cool the orzo faster to add the remaining ingredients.  This orzo salad with feta recipe is best served cold.
  • Don't like or have feta cheese?  No problem!  Try adding Parmesan cheese or goat cheese (chèvre) to this lemon orzo pasta salad.
  • This is a basic recipe - add your favorite nuts, like pine nuts or sliced almonds if you want to up the game.

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