Description
This Orzo Bowl with Feta, Roasted Veggies & Herbed Dressing is a fresh, vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish full of sweet roasted vegetables, creamy feta, and a bright, garlicky herb dressing. Easy to prep ahead, endlessly versatile, and totally satisfying—this is your go-to for weeknight dinners or hearty lunches that taste like sunshine in a bowl.
Ingredients
- For the Orzo Bowl:
1 cup uncooked orzo
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
- For the Herbed Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or dill
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized.
Cook the orzo: Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted water until al dente (about 7–9 minutes). Drain and rinse under cool water.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the bowl: In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with roasted vegetables and crumbled feta. Drizzle with the herbed dressing and gently toss to combine.
Serve: Enjoy slightly warm or chilled. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Swap in other vegetables like eggplant, mushrooms, or asparagus depending on the season.
For added protein, toss in chickpeas, grilled chicken, or baked tofu.
Can be made ahead—perfect for meal prep. Add dressing just before serving for freshest flavor.
Use gluten-free orzo to make this gluten-free.
Vegan? Use plant-based feta or skip the cheese entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salad, Lunch
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg