Description

This Rustic Veggie Orzo Bowl with Feta & Lemon-Herb Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with crisp veggies, tender orzo, and creamy feta—all brought together by a zesty, homemade lemon-herb vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a light lunch, hearty side, or a meal prep favorite that’s anything but boring!

Ingredients

For the Orzo Bowl
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, diced
½ cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, feta, parsley, and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the orzo and veggie mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.