Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese is lower in calories and adds a tangy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the orzo and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Add the cooked orzo to the bowl and toss to coat in the dressing.

Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and kalamata olives.

Add the chopped vegetables and feta cheese to the orzo mixture.

Finely chop fresh parsley and mix it in.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt or lemon juice.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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