Ingredients
✓ 1 cup orzo pasta
✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 lemon zested and juiced
✓ 1 cup vegetable broth or water
✓ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
✓ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
✓ 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
✓ 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
✓ to taste salt
✓ to taste pepper
Instructions
✓ Cook orzo in 1 cup vegetable broth or water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
✓ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Let rest for 5 minutes.
✓ In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, and dressing. Mix gently.
✓ Fold in parsley, dill, and crumbled feta cheese.
✓ Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add herbs and dressing just before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15