Description
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to festive gatherings—this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With vibrant colors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Enjoy it as a light main course or serve it as a delightful side dish alongside grilled meats or roasted vegetables. This versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste, making it a staple for your summer menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g uncooked orzo
- 150g baby plum tomatoes (halved)
- 100g feta cheese (cubed)
- 100g Kalamata olives (halved)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 75g green pepper (diced)
- 75g cucumber (thinly sliced)
- Dressing: Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add baby plum tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, and garlic to the dressing. Mix gently and let marinate for at least one hour.
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool under cold water.
- Combine cooled orzo with the marinated ingredients along with diced green pepper and cucumber.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg