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Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
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Niki FreemanCucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
A great pasta salad that is an ideal side to accompany grilled dishes, perfect for summer barbeques!
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Ingredient
Food ration :
6 servingsCooking time :
20 mins
8 ounces
dried orzo pasta
1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup
fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon
grated lemon zest
1/4 cup
chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
* Step 2
Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest over the cooked orzo pasta and toss to combine. Set aside while preparing the cucumbers and herbs.
* Step 3
Add the diced cucumbers on top of the orzo salad along with the chopped dill and chopped parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, as needed. Add feta cheese, if desired.
* Step 4
Enjoy warm immediately or cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
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