Easy Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (optional, chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped (optional))
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cook the Orzo
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Make the Dressing
- Combine the Salad
- Chill and Serve