Orzo Pasta Salad Without Feta Recipe
Orzo pasta salad without feta is the perfect summertime dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start with a pot of boiling, salted water to enhance the orzo's subtle nutty flavor.
- Cook your orzo until it becomes tender, but is still al-dente to retain a satisfying texture. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Try stirring the cooked orzo with a bit of olive oil for an extra level of creaminess.
- Applying low heat for a slow and steady cook helps maintain the dreamy, creamy texture of your orzo pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, and dill. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill for later.