Name: Greek Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing – Fresh & Flavorful Mediterranean Delight
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/4 cups dry orzo pasta; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup diced sweet bell peppers (use a mix of colors); 8 grape tomatoes, quartered; 1 mini cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

1 1/4 cups dry orzo pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup diced sweet bell peppers (use a mix of colors)
8 grape tomatoes, quartered
1 mini cucumber, diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo pasta according to the package instructions (approximately 10 minutes). Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing slightly thickens.
Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, crumbled feta cheese, diced sweet bell peppers, quartered grape tomatoes, diced mini cucumber, diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped basil.
Dress the Salad: Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Serve or Store: Enjoy the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to 2 days for a refreshing meal or side dish.