Description
A refreshing salad bursting with flavors of lemon, fresh dill, and creamy Feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, lemon juice, fresh dill, diced cucumbers, and crumbled Feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs or add cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. Make ahead for deeper taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, summer dish, Mediterranean, orzo, lemon, dill, vegetarian