Description
Refresh your summer meals with the Best Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad! This vibrant and light salad is the perfect dish for warm days, featuring a delightful combination of fresh cucumbers, zesty lemon dressing, and aromatic herbs. Quick to prepare in just 18 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy schedules or gatherings with friends and family. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side at picnics and barbecues; its bright flavors and healthy ingredients will leave everyone wanting more. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personal touch. Dive into this delicious recipe that showcases seasonal produce at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried orzo pasta
- 5–6 persian cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of dried orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8 minutes). Drain using a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced cucumbers (5-6), chopped dill (1/4 cup), and parsley (1/4 cup). Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, crumble feta cheese on top before serving. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg