Description
A light and refreshing dish combining tender orzo pasta with creamy feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes (if using), red onion, and pumpkin seeds.
- Gently toss the ingredients together.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional herbs if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, toss in fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: orzo, salad, Mediterranean, healthy, side dish