Description
Greek Orzo Salad with Feta is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This easy-to-make salad features tender orzo pasta combined with crisp vegetables and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing that enhances every bite. Ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, this salad is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and appealing colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the orzo cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo with the chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg