By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Lemon Orzo with Feta
A bright and zesty side dish perfect for any meal, packed with fresh flavors.
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total · Easy
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
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Method
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. 2 min
- Add 1 cup of orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 min). 10 min
- While the orzo cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a bowl. 2 min
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain and return it to the pot. 2 min
- Add the dressing, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of crumbled feta, and 1/4 cup of chopped parsley to the orzo. 2 min
- Toss everything together until well combined and serve warm or at room temperature. 1 min
