Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta
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Simple and delicious recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta, a refreshing summer side dish.
Author: Fork Knife Swoon
Total Time: 15 mins
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Ingredients:
| 1 1/2 cups | dry orzo pasta |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| juice and zest of 1 lemon | |
| 1 | large english cucumber, seeded and chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh mint, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh parsley, finely chopped |
| 1/2 cup | feta cheese, crumbled |
| kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo al dente according to package directions (about 9 minutes). Drain the pasta, let cool for a couple of minutes, and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, cucumber, herbs and feta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve chilled or at room-temperature. Can be made up to a day in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
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