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Cold Citrus-Herb Orzo Salad with Feta & Mint

Name: Cold Citrus-Herb Orzo Salad with Feta & Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Side for about 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/3 cup red onion, very finely minced; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup chickpeas (optional); Zest of 1 lemon; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp honey; 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cold orzo salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, herbs, and a lemon-orange vinaigrette.

Salads Pasta Sides American Mediterranean From Herbie Side for about 4 Prep 15 min Total 15 min

Created June 14, 2025

5.0 (1 review)

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/3 cup red onion, very finely minced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp honey
1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool.
In a large bowl, combine orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, pine nuts, herbs, and optional chickpeas.

Prep
Whisk dressing ingredients until emulsified.

Cooking
Toss salad with dressing. Adjust salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes or serve immediately cold or at room temperature.

Finished Cold Citrus-Herb Orzo Salad with Feta & Mint — Finished dish

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Cold orzo with citrus herbs. Great make-ahead side.