Description
A refreshing salad that balances freshness with tangy lemon, perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooked orzo, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, let the salad chill for at least an hour. Fresh, high-quality ingredients enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg