For those warm August days when you want something fresh and filling without a heavy meal, this Tomato, Feta & Orzo Summer Salad ticks all the boxes.
Combining juicy tomatoes with orzo, feta, cucumber and fresh herbs, it’s colourful, simple to prepare and ideal for BBQs, lunches or summer entertaining.
Ingredients
- 250g orzo
- 400g British tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 150g feta, crumbled
- Handful of fresh parsley
- Handful of fresh basil
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water before leaving it to cool.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and cooled orzo to a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and oregano to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
- Fold through the feta and fresh herbs.
- Season with salt and black pepper and serve.
Make the Most of August Produce
August is a wonderful month for fresh, colourful food, and this salad really allows the tomatoes to shine.
The sweetness of ripe tomatoes works beautifully with salty feta and a fresh lemon dressing, while the orzo makes the salad substantial enough to enjoy as a light meal.
It’s also ideal for entertaining because you can prepare most of it in advance. Keep it chilled and add the dressing and herbs shortly before serving.
Whether you’re enjoying it in the garden, taking it to a picnic or serving it alongside your favourite BBQ dishes, it’s an easy way to put fresh tomatoes at the heart of your summer menu.
