Gluten-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Gluten-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion. Made with tender gluten-free orzo, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, it’s a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. A zesty dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and aromatic oregano ties it all together, with fresh parsley adding a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Packed with wholesome ingredients and naturally gluten-free, it’s a satisfying and healthy option that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Gluten-free orzo
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the gluten-free orzo according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water to cool, then drain and set aside.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
4. Slice the Kalamata olives in half and thinly slice the red onion, adding both to the bowl.
5. Add the cooked orzo to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
6. Crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley, then add them to the orzo mixture.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad. Toss everything gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure everything is evenly coated.
9. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean orzo salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.7 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.7 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 912 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1517 mg | 32% | |
*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.
