Orzo Salad

Yes. It is good for meal prep and potlucks.

It can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Yes. Chicken, shrimp, tuna, chickpeas, or salmon work well.

Add a little olive oil or lemon juice before serving.

Feta is classic, but goat cheese or Parmesan can work.

Yes, but the texture becomes more like a grain salad.

Yes. Skip feta or use a dairy-free alternative.

Fresh orzo salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olive oil, lemon, and herbs.

Scale

1 cup orzo pasta

Salted boiling water, as needed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

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Cool the orzo before adding vegetables so the salad stays crisp.