Greek Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers in Lemon Dressing
Brighten up your table with this zesty Greek Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers in Lemon Dressing! This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines tender orzo pasta with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together by a refreshing lemon dressing infused with olive oil, lemon zest, and dried oregano. Quick and easy to make in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or as a side dish for grilled meats. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a delightful balance of vibrant flavors and textures that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Healthy, light, and bursting with Greek flavors, this salad is a must-try for Mediterranean cuisine lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the orzo. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small pieces, finely chop the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3909 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*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.
