Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of fresh Mediterranean flavors that will brighten any meal. Bursting with vibrant vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion—whether as a light lunch, a side dish at picnics, or even as a satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g uncooked Orzo
- 150g baby plum tomatoes
- 100g feta cheese
- 100g Kalamata olives
- 75g cucumber
- 75g green pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, diced parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add halved tomatoes, cubed feta, olives, diced onion, and garlic. Mix well and let it marinate for at least an hour.
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooled orzo with the marinated ingredients.
- Stir in diced cucumber and green pepper; finish with lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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