Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1½ cups dry orzo; ¼ cup Lemon Premium Olive Oil; 3 tablespoons Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup diced cucumber; ½ cup kalamata olives; ½ cup artichoke hearts, chopped; ¼ cup red onion, finely diced; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

February 18, 2026

Mediterranean Orzo Salad at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

There’s something about a bowl like this that makes a table feel instantly inviting.

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is vibrant, fresh, and layered with texture — juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny olives, and tender artichokes all tossed with orzo and a bright citrus dressing.

I love using our Lemon Premium Olive Oil paired with Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic here. It keeps the salad clean and light, and it ties everything together without overpowering the vegetables. The lemon enhances the freshness instead of competing with it.

This is the kind of dish that works for everything — alongside grilled chicken, packed for a picnic, or set out for a gathering. It tastes even better after it sits for a little while, which makes it perfect for entertaining.

Simple ingredients. Beautiful color. Fresh Mediterranean flavor in every bite.