Is orzo salad gluten-free?

Orzo is typically made from wheat; you can use gluten-free orzo instead.

What should I serve with this salad?

It pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own.

Yes, it's great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge.

Grains

A bright and refreshing lemon orzo salad, perfect for a light meal.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 cup

300 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 67% · Fat 21%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 300 kcal) is 15% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 73 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Orzo Salad is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Lemon Orzo Salad	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

8/10

Low-calorie while providing satisfying flavors.

Is orzo salad gluten-free?: Orzo is typically made from wheat; you can use gluten-free orzo instead.
What should I serve with this salad?: It pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own.
Can this salad be made ahead of time?: Yes, it's great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge.

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