Lemon Orzo Salad | Perfect Summer Salad For BBQs or Potlucks

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free option that adds crunch.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it generously with sea salt.

Chop the red bell pepper into small dice and set aside.

Cut half an English cucumber lengthwise, then slice and dice it into small pieces.

Chop a handful of parsley and a small handful of dill very finely until you have about half a cup of chopped herbs.

Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of orzo pasta and stir to prevent sticking.

Cook the orzo for about 6 minutes until al dente, watching closely to avoid overcooking.

Drain the orzo and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process.

In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, diced vegetables, chopped herbs, and crumbled feta cheese.

Season the salad with lemon zest, sea salt, pepper, 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil, and the juice of the zested lemon.

Mix the salad well to combine all ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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