Description
A light and refreshing salad that combines orzo, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing for a vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, orzo, cucumber, lemon, summer dish, refreshing salad, healthy
