- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
I love this easy orzo salad recipe with a simple lemon dressing, fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and herbs. It’s quick to make and always a hit with everyone I share it with!
Ingredient:
- 1 ½ cups (226g) dried orzo pasta
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced or 8 ounces halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
- 1/2 cup pitted olives, halved
- 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, depending on taste
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper