Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta

Name: Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups dry orzo pasta ¹; 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, or just enough to lightly coat the pasta; 1 medium lemon, juiced and zested; 1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped; 1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled ²; kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $8.30 /serving

Author : Laura Bolton - Fork Knife Swoon

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Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta

Ingredients

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1-1/2 cups dry orzo pasta ¹2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, or just enough to lightly coat the pasta1 medium lemon, juiced and zested1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled ²kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt, and cook the orzo al dente according to package directions (about 9 minutes).

Step 2

Meanwhile, prep the cucumbers and herbs. Set aside.

Step 3

Drain the pasta, let cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil and lemon juice. Stir in the lemon zest, chopped cucumber, herbs, and feta.

Step 4

Season generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!!