Description
Brighten up your summer meals with the Best Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad! This refreshing dish combines tender orzo pasta with crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing that invigorates every bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable to suit your taste. Add grilled chicken for protein or toss in cherry tomatoes for extra color. With its vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, this orzo salad will quickly become a go-to recipe for warm days. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried orzo pasta
- 5–6 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, diced cucumbers, dill, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg