Description
A delightful and versatile dish made with orzo pasta, inspired by Greek flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the orzo and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the ingredients based on your personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg