Whip up this refreshing Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta that’s perfect for meal prep. Enjoy vibrant flavors today!
Author:Bellamy
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:Approximately 6 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:No Cooking Required
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ – 2 cups uncooked orzo
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, small diced
6 oz. crumbled feta cheese
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with red bell pepper, cucumber, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
Chill before serving for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.