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Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

This fresh delicious orzo pasta salad is packed with salty feta, fresh veggies, and bright lemon dressing.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta salad
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tsp garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups cucumber medium diced
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup olives halved, black or pitted kalamata
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • Optional 2 tsp capers, minced

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil then cook orzo for 10 minutes.
  2. While orzo is cooking, in a medium bowl make the dressing by combining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and sugar. Whisk to bring together.
  3. When ready, drain the orzo and place it - hot - into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir well.
  4. As the pasta cools stir it periodically so it soaks up the dressing well.
  5. Once pasta has cooled add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste once combined then adjust with more salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 703mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 703mg 29%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.