Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of tangy, fresh, and savory. Featuring al dente orzo pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Fresh parsley and dill add a fragrant herbaceous touch, while a homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano ties it all together with classic Greek flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, make-ahead salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light weekday meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become a crowd favorite! Keywords: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, Mediterranean orzo salad, easy Greek salad recipe, summer pasta dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives if they are whole.

Step 3

Finely chop the parsley and dill, and set them aside.

Step 4

Once the orzo is cooked, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool it down and remove excess starch. Shake off the excess water and transfer the orzo to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill to the orzo.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss everything together to combine thoroughly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1524 grams (1524.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2592

Total Fat 140.10g	180%
Saturated Fat 34.50g	173%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 5070mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 279.60g	102%
Dietary Fiber 35.30g	126%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 65.80g	132%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1131mg	87%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 1722mg	37%

*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: 47.7%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 42.3%