This is such a great pasta side dish for all of your summer cookouts!
It's wonderfully fresh in flavor and works with so many grilled dishes. Easy to make with a few simple ingredients, everyone will be asking you for this recipe!
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. Make sure not to rinse the orzo
Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest over the cooked orzo pasta and toss to combine.
Set aside and chop the cucumbers and herbs.
Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad
20min · 6 servings
Ingredients:
• 8 ounces dried orzo pasta
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 5-6 Persian cucumbers diced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• Feta cheese for serving (optional)