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orzo salad

Fresh Mediterranean Orzo Salad

A light and flavorful salad made with tender orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Cook orzo pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
  • Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy, Pasta Salad, vegetarian
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