Chilled Orzo with Grapes
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Chilled Orzo with Grapes salad is the perfect blend of sweetness and zest. Featuring tender orzo pasta, juicy red and green seedless grapes, tangy crumbled feta, and crunchy slivered almonds, this recipe is elevated with a light honey-lemon dressing and fresh parsley for a herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and served cold, this dish is ideal for summer picnics, casual lunches, or as a vibrant side dish for your next gathering. Simple to make yet bursting with texture and flavor, this chilled orzo salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll turn to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 cup green seedless grapes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly, then set aside.
Slice the red and green grapes in half lengthwise and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the grapes.
Add the cooked orzo, crumbled feta cheese, and slivered almonds to the bowl, gently mixing to combine all ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve cold as a side dish or on its own for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2180 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.2 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1244 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
