Description
Lemon Honey Orzo With Feta is a delightful dish that brings the bright flavors of summer to your table. This vibrant recipe features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a zesty lemon-honey dressing and topped with creamy feta cheese, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. Whether served warm or cold, this refreshing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the cooked orzo with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve warm or chilled; drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg