Fatoush Orzo Salad

Bright, zesty, and refreshingly satisfying, this Fatoush Orzo Salad brings a Mediterranean twist to your table with an irresistible blend of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tangy sumac dressing. Perfectly cooked orzo pasta forms the base, while juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and peppery radishes add bursts of flavor and crunch. Tossed with toasted pita chips for a delightful texture and optionally topped with creamy crumbled feta, this salad is a delightful fusion of traditional fattoush and hearty pasta salad. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal side dish or light main course that embodies everything you love about fresh, vibrant summer cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
• 1 large Cucumber, diced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 4 Radishes, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 1 small loaf Pita bread, toasted and broken into pieces
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Sumac
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the orzo cools, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, slice the radishes, and chop the parsley and mint.

Step 3

Toast the pita bread until golden and crispy. Allow to cool before breaking into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, parsley, and mint. Pour in the dressing and toss until well coated.

Step 6

Gently fold in the toasted pita pieces to maintain their crispiness.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a side dish or light main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1616 grams (1616.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354

Total Fat 93.70g	120%
Saturated Fat 27.10g	136%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 4286mg	186%
Total Carbohydrate 322.20g	117%
Dietary Fiber 38.80g	139%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 75.90g	152%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1332mg	102%
Iron 28mg	156%
Potassium 3781mg	80%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 52.9%