Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

This recipe features tender orzo pasta combined with cucumbers, feta cheese, tomatoes, and Greek olives to make a great light lunch for summer days.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
273 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.
Step 2
Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.
Step 3
Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped - divided
  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1.25 cups orzo pasta

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