Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (for cooking orzo)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
Cook Orzo:
- Bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain any excess liquid and let it cool.
Prepare Vegetables:
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, vegetables, and feta cheese.
Make the Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss and Garnish:
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Preparation Tips:
- Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
- Add protein like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or shrimp for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free orzo made from rice or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stove-Top, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~300 mg
- Fat: ~8 g
- Saturated Fat: Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~8 g
- Cholesterol: ~15 mg
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