Grecian Orzo Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Grecian Orzo Salad is the perfect combination of simple ingredients and vibrant seasoning. Tender orzo pasta is tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing made of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously light and satisfying taste of Greece in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the orzo cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives.

Step 3

Finely chop the parsley and crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	801.2 grams (801.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379

Total Fat 62.60g	80%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2061mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 176.70g	64%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 39.90g	80%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 514mg	40%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 983mg	21%

*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: 39.4%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 49.4%