Low Carb Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Low Carb Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect healthy dish for any occasion. Made with shirataki orzo, this low-carb twist on a classic pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, along with tangy Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano ties everything together, creating a dish that’s as flavorful as it is nutritious. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or meal prep option. Plus, it’s gluten-free, keto-friendly, and packed with Mediterranean goodness that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Shirataki orzo
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Open the package of shirataki orzo, and rinse them thoroughly under cold water for about 2-3 minutes to remove any natural odor.
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil, then add the rinsed shirataki orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the bowl with shirataki orzo.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives and add them to the mixing bowl.
Crumbled the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley, then add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the orzo and vegetable mixture, then toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing low-carb Mediterranean orzo pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3500 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1207 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.
