The Best Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
This orzo pasta salad is light, refreshing, and packed with fresh summer flavors. Made with tender orzo, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, fresh basil, and a homemade lemon dressing, it's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken, BBQs, picnics, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Lemon Dressing
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions in well-salted water.
- Drain and transfer the cooked orzo to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the warm orzo and toss to coat.
- Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped basil, and crumbled feta.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing pasta salad.