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Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta and Zucchini

🇬🇷 Greece

Servings: 2 to 4 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 450 g (1 lb) small zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 150 g (¾ cup) orzo pasta
  • 120 g (¾ cup) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of â…“ lemon
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3-4 spearmint leaves (or basil leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon dill, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
  • sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Steps

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for 8-10 minutes, then drain and let cool.
  2. Slice zucchini into long slices, about ½ cm thick. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano; toss to coat.
  3. Heat a grill pan or griddle on high (or roast zucchini in an oven at 220°C/430°F for 6-8 minutes).
  4. Grill zucchini for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until softened but still slightly crisp. Transfer to a cutting board.
  5. Once cool enough to handle, chop the zucchini into small pieces.
  6. In a salad bowl, combine the orzo, zucchini, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, mint, dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with extra ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Source: realgreekrecipes.com