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Best Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad

Best Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad for Your Summer Bliss

Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with this Best Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad, a perfect blend of cucumbers and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Cook until al dente for ideal texture.
  • 2 medium Persian Cucumbers Can be swapped with English cucumbers.
  • 1 large Lemon Juice & Zest Freshly squeezed juice is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Creates a light dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Optional for a creamy addition.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large saucepan of salted water. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the orzo in a colander. Transfer to a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Chop cucumbers into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the orzo.
  4. Chop fresh dill and parsley, and add them to the orzo mixture.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using, crumble feta cheese into the salad.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Toss gently before serving and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer gatherings and serves well as a side or standalone dish.

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