Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orzo (170g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped (75g)
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (30g)
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (75g)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Boil salted water in a medium pot.
  2. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes).
  3. Drain and set aside to cool.
  4. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo with the prepared vegetables.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad mixture.
  8. Add parsley and crumbled feta, gently tossing to combine.
  9. Chill or serve immediately. Enjoy!