Orzo Salad with Roasted Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta

Orzo Salad with Roasted Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta is a light and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer. It's made with cooked orzo, roasted sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta, red onion, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a simple vinaigrette. The salad is easy to make and can be served immediately or chilled for later.

Orzo Salad with Roasted Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta is a dish that I've been making for years. It's one of my favorite summer side dishes because it's so light and refreshing. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, the salty feta, and the fresh herbs. The dressing is also really simple to make and adds a nice brightness to the salad. I usually serve this salad with grilled chicken or fish, but it would also be great with tofu or tempeh.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup chopped roasted sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo according to package directions.
2. Drain the orzo and rinse with cold water.
3. Combine the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to coat.
6. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The roasted sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad.
• The crumbled feta adds a salty and creamy flavor to the salad.
• The red onion adds a sharp and pungent flavor to the salad.
• The fresh parsley adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salad.
• The vinaigrette dressing is simple to make and adds a nice brightness to the salad.