Description
This 5 Ingredient Watermelon Orzo Salad is the perfect side dish for the summer! From salty feta to sweet summer watermelon - all of the flavors balance perfectly and you won't be able to get enough!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cup Orzo
- 1/3 Large Watermelon
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 8-10 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1/2 Cup Feta
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions (2 cups of water per 1 cup of dry orzo).
- While the pasta is cooking, cube watermelon. Cut into smaller bite-size pieces.
- Once orzo is finished cooking, place in a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Chiffonade fresh mint.
- Combine watermelon, mint, juice of 1 lime, and feta into the bowl with the orzo and gently toss.
- Can be served immediately, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 10.2 g
- Sodium: 173.4 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
