Greek Orzo Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Orzo Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and vibrant seasonings. Featuring tender orzo pasta as the base, this dish is packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty homemade lemon-oregano dressing. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby touch, this salad is easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, making it a versatile option for meal prep, picnics, or light lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing and satisfying dish that celebrates the bold, classic flavors of Greece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the olives. Set aside.
Crumble the feta cheese and finely chop the parsley. Add these to the mixing bowl with the cooked pasta.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the chopped vegetables to the mixing bowl with the pasta and feta. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything until well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3913 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*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.
