Greek Lemon Orzo Salad (Risoni)

Name: Greek Lemon Orzo Salad (Risoni)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup / 200 g risoni / orzo pasta; 350 g / 12 oz cherry tomatoes (, halved (or 2 large tomatoes)); 2 Lebanese / Persian cucumbers (, diced); 150 g / 5 oz firm feta (, cut into 1/2cm/ 1/2" cubes); 1/4 - 1/2 red onion (, cut into wedges and sliced thinly); 1 green capsicum/bell pepper (, cut into 3 cm / 2.25" strips (Note 1)); 150 g / 5 oz whole black olives (, seed in (adjust qty to taste)); 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp lemon zest; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard ((or other mild mustard)); 1 garlic clove (, minced); 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; Black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10min

A fabulous side, great for taking to gatherings, and substantial enough to have as a meal, this Lemon Orzo Salad tastes like a Greek Salad with a bright zesty lemon dressing! As vegetable sizes can differ, adjust the quantities to your taste.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:22:59 GMT