Lemon Herb Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

Name: Lemon Herb Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (45 g) dry orzo; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (~75 g); 1 cup packed arugula (~20 g); 1 tbsp crumbled feta (about 15–20 g); 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1 small scallion, thinly sliced; 1/8 tsp kosher salt (or to taste); 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Goals: Weight Loss, Energy & Focus

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Meal: Dinner

Diet: Vegetarian

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Lemon Herb Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

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Serves 1Time: 5 min prep · 20 min cook

By RecipeUncle

A light Mediterranean-style orzo salad with bright lemon, fresh herbs, peppery arugula and juicy cherry tomatoes — a refreshing, beach-friendly snack-style dinner for one that’s easy to pack and stays crisp when chilled.

Nutrition per serving

Calories390kcal

Protein11g

Carbs38g

Fat20g

Fiber3g

Sodium640mg

Ingredients

(45 g) dry orzo
1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tbsp
lemon zest
1 tsp
cherry tomatoes, halved (~75 g)
1/2 cup
packed arugula (~20 g)
1 cup
crumbled feta (about 15–20 g)
1 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp
chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp
scallion, thinly sliced
1 small
kosher salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp

Steps

1.Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente (about 8–9 minutes); drain and cool slightly.
2.Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.
3.Toss warm orzo with the dressing so it absorbs flavor, then let it cool 2–3 minutes.
4.Add cherry tomatoes, scallion, parsley, basil and arugula to the orzo and gently toss to combine.
5.Fold in crumbled feta just before serving to keep it from melting into the warm pasta.
6.Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve chilled or at room temperature — great packed in a small airtight container for the beach.

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