🥭 Mango Feta Orzo Salad with Creamy Honey Citrus Dressing 🥗

Bright, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavor, this Mango Feta Orzo Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy. Juicy ripe mango brings natural sweetness, while salty feta cheese adds richness that pairs beautifully with crisp vegetables and tender orzo pasta. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint give the salad a fresh garden flavor, while toasted almonds add the perfect crunch in every bite.

What truly brings this dish together is the creamy honey citrus dressing. Made with Greek yogurt, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, the dressing is light yet creamy with a sweet and tangy finish that coats every ingredient perfectly. This salad works beautifully as a light lunch, picnic side dish, potluck favorite, or refreshing summer dinner.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts

For the Creamy Honey Citrus Dressing

• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions

Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain well and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process and help the pasta cool completely. Set aside.

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced mango, crumbled feta cheese, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and toasted almonds. Toss gently so the ingredients stay fresh and colorful without becoming mashed.

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. The dressing should have a balanced sweet and tangy flavor with a silky texture.

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Make sure the dressing reaches all the ingredients so every bite is flavorful and creamy.

For the best taste, cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend together beautifully.

Garnish with extra feta cheese, chopped herbs, or additional toasted nuts if desired. Serve cold and enjoy this fresh, colorful salad as a delicious side dish or satisfying light meal.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~420 kcal
• Protein: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Fat: 21g
• Fiber: 4g