Herbed Orzo with Feta

Directions

  1. 1Make a lemon vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and whisk it all together.
  2. 2Cook orzo in boiling salted water for nine to eleven minutes.
  3. 3Drain the orzo and put it into the bowl.
  4. 4Put the vinaigrette on the warm pasta.
  5. 5Stir the pasta and add diced cucumber and red onion.
  6. 6Add sliced scallions, dill, and parsley.
  7. 7Cut the feta in chunks and add to the salad.
  8. 8Fold it all together gently.
  9. 9Garnish with dill.

Ingredients

  • lemon
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.75 pound orzo
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 0.5 cup red onion
  • scallions
  • fresh dill
  • parsley
  • feta

Tips

  • Add roasted shrimp for summer entertaining.
  • Add Cerignola olives.
  • Serve it at room temperature.
  • Let it sit for about an hour to allow all the flavors to blend together.