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Italian Lemon Orzo Salad is plated in a purple bowl with a gold stone.

Italian Lemon Orzo Salad

Sea Salt Savorings
Italian lemon orzo salad is made with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, orzo pasta, and more! This is a perfect 15-minute meal!
4.97 from 33 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium sized pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • large serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2-1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook the orzo. Bring a pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Add the orzo to the pot and cook according to package instructions. Drain the orzo, then place in a large serving bowl.
  • Prepare the produce. Chop the parsley, basil, tomatoes, and cucumber, then place in the serving bowl with the orzo.
  • Make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and garlic. Drizzle the dressing over the orzo mixture. Mix to combine, then serve immeditaly or cover with a lid and refridgerate. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 286mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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