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Fresh Orzo Salad with Lemon Feta Dressing

This Orzo Salad with Lemon Feta Dressing is delicious, full of flavour and packed with fresh veggies and beans!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Fresh, Orzo, Picnic, Spring, Summer
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Emily

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo, dry
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 3 mini cucumbers
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 (15 oz.) can mixed beans
  • 4 canned marinated artichokes
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp brine from feta cheese
  • zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley as a garnish

Instructions

  • Boil a pot of salted water on the stove.
  • Cook orzo according to packaging for al dente pasta (mine was about 9 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, quarter tomatoes, dice cucumbers and green pepper and add to a large bowl.
  • Chop red onions finely and add to bowl.
  • Rinse a can of mixed beans and add.
  • Once orzo is done, drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Chop spinach and add to salad.
  • Top salad with chopped artichokes and crumbled feta, and mix.
  • Prepare dressing by mixing olive oil, a garlic clove finely chopped, rosemary, lemon juice and zest, and feta brine. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Once orzo is cooled, add to salad and mix. Top with dressing and fresh parsley.