Ina Garten Orzo Salad with Feta Recipe
Ina Garten Orzo Salad with Feta Recipe is a fresh and tasty salad perfect for lunch or a side dish. This salad is easy to make and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Orzo
- Boil water in a medium pot. Add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash and chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Place all chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
Add Feta and Olives
- Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables. Add sliced Kalamata olives and gently mix together.
Mix the Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Salad
- Add cooked orzo to the vegetable mixture. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over salad. Toss lightly to mix herbs evenly throughout.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Serve the Salad
- Transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Serve cold or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Cook orzo just until al dente for the best texture.
- Use fresh vegetables for a crisp and flavorful salad.
- Chill the salad for 30–60 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
- Add extra feta or olives if you like a stronger flavor.