Orzo Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Orzo Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes—a perfect fusion of Mediterranean flavors that’s both hearty and light. Tender orzo pasta is tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny feta cheese, and aromatic parsley to create a satisfying base, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar ties it all together with a burst of tangy goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for meal prep, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this vibrant salad offers a medley of textures and flavors that’s sure to please any crowd. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled proteins for a complete Mediterranean-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.75 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the cooked orzo and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake off excess water and transfer the orzo to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely dice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the orzo.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your vibrant Orzo Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3134 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1118 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1686 mg | 36% | |
*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.
