Summer Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
An easy to make, fresh pasta salad, that showcases summer veggies, fresh herbs and a delicious and vibrant dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12-15 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 16 oz. orzo pasta cooked and cooled
- ¾ cup kalamata olives
- 2 cucumbers or 1 large and 2 small, quartered and sliced
- 3-4 oz feta cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup chopped basil + more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- juice from ½ lemon + 1 teaspoon zest
- pinch of kosher salt
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Place cooked, cooled orzo in a large serving bowl or dish.
- To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Add chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and olives to pasta and toss with the dressing.
- Top with feta cheese and extra basil.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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