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Easy Greek Orzo Salad
Easy Greek orzo salad recipe with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, cucumber and al dente orzo dressed with a homemade vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) orzo pasta
- 1 large English cucumber
- 500 g (1lb) cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 200 g (7oz) kalamata olives
- 200 g (7oz) feta cheese
For the dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice to taste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes (or according to package instructions) until the orzo is al dente.
- Drain the pasta then rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes and red onion then remove the stones from the olives (if you aren't using pitted olives).
- Cube the feta cheese then add all the ingredients to a large bowl with the orzo.
- Make the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients. You can also shake all the ingredients together in a jar and keep the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Pour the dressing over the salad then toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
1617mg
(67%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1617mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.