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Ina Garten Orzo Salad With Feta Recipe

Ina Garten Orzo Salad With Feta
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This salad features orzo pasta as the base, paired with fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and a flavorful lemon dressing. It’s versatile, easy to make, and ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

  • Orzo pasta – 1 cup
  • Cucumber – 1 large, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
  • Red onion – ¼ cup, finely chopped
  • Feta cheese – ½ cup, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Fresh dill – 1 tablespoon, chopped

For the Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Lemon juice – 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
  • Olive oil – ¼ cup
  • Garlic – 1 clove, minced
  • Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

Cook the Orzo

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

    • Drain and rinse the orzo under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Vegetables

    • Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.

    • Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and dill.

Make the Lemon Vinaigrette

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Assemble the Salad

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.

    • Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Serve

    • Transfer the orzo salad to a serving dish.

    • Garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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