Description

This Healthy Easy Orzo Lemon Salad is a delightful dish, combining fresh veggies, zesty lemon, and feta cheese for an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 cups uncooked orzo
1 red bell pepper chopped
2 stalks celery diced
1 small red onion
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste
juice and zest of 1 lemon

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook until al dente, typically around 7 minutes according to package instructions.
Drain the orzo and rinse it under cold water until cool. Shake off excess water to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
While the orzo cooks, chop the red bell pepper, dice celery and onion, and roughly chop parsley. Zest and juice the lemon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo with chopped veggies, feta, and parsley. Pour olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest over the top. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, adjusting to taste. Gently toss until well mixed.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 30-60 minutes to meld the flavors. If the salad firms up, stir before serving and add a drizzle of olive oil if needed.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chopped vegetables in olive oil and lemon juice for 10 minutes before mixing with orzo.
Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like cucumber or spinach to make it your own.
This salad tastes even better the next day, so it’s great for meal prep or leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 240
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 322mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 6mg