How to Make Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summertime dishes, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and flavorful salad to satisfy your cravings. Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is the perfect dish to enjoy on a hot day, as it's light, zesty, and packed with fresh ingredients. This salad is a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors, making it a great addition to any cookout, picnic, or as a side dish for a weeknight dinner.

Orzo is a small pasta that resembles grains of rice, and it's the star of this ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup pitted green olives
  • 1 cup diced feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 ripe tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ cup lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • When orzo is cool, transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, and tomato.
  • Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over orzo mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper; chill before serving.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 614mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 226mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 156mg