Orzo – small rice-shaped pasta – involves the occasion on this vibrant and light-weight Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s good for a fast dinner within the hotter months.
Elements
- 250 g (1 1/2 cup) orzo
- 4 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 150 g (1 cup) yellow or gold cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 crimson pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
- 100 g (2/3 cup) feta, crumbled
- 25 g (1 cup) basil leaves
- Salt
- Freshly floor black pepper
Methodology
Step 1.
Prepare dinner the orzo in a big saucepan of salted, boiling water till ‘al dente’, about 10-12 minutes often. Drain effectively and rinse below chilly operating water. Let the orzo proceed draining within the sink as you put together the opposite elements.
Step 2.
Whisk collectively the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano in a big mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, crimson pepper, orzo, and loads of salt and pepper to style. Toss to mix.
Step 3.
End up the salad onto a serving plate and high with the feta and basil earlier than serving.
Serves 4
