Description
Greek Orzo Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. With tender orzo pasta, crisp vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Its colorful presentation and zesty flavors are sure to impress guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook orzo: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice red onion. Set aside.
- 3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled orzo with the prepared vegetables.
- 4. Add cheese and olives: Gently fold in feta cheese and Kalamata olives.
- 5. Make dressing: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 6. Dress salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg