Orzo Salad with Tomatoes Feta and Red Onion
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Red Onion is the perfect dish to elevate any meal. Featuring tender orzo pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy crumbled feta, and zesty red onion, this salad is tossed in a vibrant homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic. A sprinkle of chopped parsley gives it a refreshing herbaceous finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight side dish, meal prep, or as a colorful addition to potlucks and picnics. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and savor the harmony of flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions, approximately 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
While the orzo is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl, and chop the parsley finely before adding it as well.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Once the orzo has cooled, combine it with the tomato mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as necessary with additional salt or pepper.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3674 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 676 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1023 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.
