Soy-Free Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this Soy-Free Mediterranean Orzo Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Featuring tender orzo pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, it's a vibrant combination that celebrates classic Mediterranean flavors. Fresh basil and parsley lend herbal notes, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon juice ties it all together. Ready in under 30 minutes and naturally soy-free, it’s perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or make-ahead meal for summer gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing culinary escape that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for keywords like “soy-free salad,” “Mediterranean recipes,” and “easy orzo pasta salad.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Orzo pasta
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
While the orzo is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the olives, and thinly slice the red onion.
Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
Transfer the cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the orzo.
Chop the fresh basil and parsley, then add them to the salad.
For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3485 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.4 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*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.
