Description
Greek Orzo Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully combines tender orzo pasta with an assortment of fresh vegetables, kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. This delightful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light meal any time of the week. With its colorful ingredients and zesty vinaigrette, it not only excites the palate but also makes for an eye-catching presentation. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or as a side dish; its versatility makes it a hit for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, then rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo with diced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments before serving immediately or refrigerating until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Letting the salad chill in the fridge enhances the melding of flavors. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like bell peppers or chickpeas.