Zesty Lemon Orzo Salad

Feb 23, 2025

Mediterranean flavors have a way of making every meal feel relaxed, fresh, and deeply satisfying. This Zesty Lemon Orzo Salad brings those flavors to your table with simple ingredients that come together effortlessly. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny feta pair beautifully with the herbal depth of Mediterranean Rub & Seasoning. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet lunch or sharing it at a gathering, this salad is a delicious way to bring the essence of Mediterranean cooking into your kitchen.

Paired with Mediterranean Rub & Seasoning

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. orzo

  • ¼ c. olive oil

  • 1 medium red onion, diced

  • 2–3 medium bell peppers, cored, seeded, and diced

  • 1 english cucumber, diced

  • 1 medium tomato, diced

  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ c. fresh basil, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp. Salt Sisters Mediterranean Rub & Seasoning

  • 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.

  2. Once cooled, transfer the orzo to a large bowl and add the olive oil, onion, peppers, cucumber, tomato, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and Mediterranean Rub & Seasoning.

  3. Toss everything together until well combined and gently fold in the crumbled feta.

  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for even deeper flavor.

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors—this is a dish made to be shared.
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