Orzo Salad

An original, easy recipe from Shop by Aisle.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Cook orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 8 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Spread the cooled orzo in a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes to dry slightly.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and parsley to the bowl with the orzo.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make a simple dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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