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Final Greek Orzo Salad with feta, olives, cucumbers, and dressing

Greek Orzo Salad with Feta

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If you’re craving a refreshing, vibrant dish that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, look no further. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is a perfect balance of hearty orzo pasta, crisp vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty dressing.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Fresh ingredients for Greek Orzo Salad: tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and parsley
    The essential ingredients for making a Greek Orzo Salad: ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.

    1 cup orzo pasta

  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cooking orzo pasta in a pot with a wooden spoon
    Boiling orzo pasta in a large pot, ready to be used in the Greek Orzo Salad.

    Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the orzo pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to allow flavors to meld together.

Notes

This salad can be customized with added protein such as grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling meal.

  • Author: EMILY
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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