Toasted Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Toasted Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups orzo; Kosher salt; One 3-inch strip lemon zest; 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes, optional; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups orzo
Kosher salt
One 3-inch strip lemon zest
1 cup quartered grape tomatoes, optional
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the orzo and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
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Add 3 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the lemon zest and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
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Uncover and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove from the heat.
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Transfer the orzo to a large mixing bowl, remove the lemon zest and let cool about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, if using, feta cheese, parsley, capers, dill and lemon juice.
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Season with additional salt and pepper.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups orzo, Kosher salt, One 3-inch strip lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Toasted Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Toasted Orzo Salad

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