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