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Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This healthy mediterranean orzo salad is loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. It's fresh, easy and the perfect make-ahead recipe for a light meal or summer potluck.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat or regular orzo pasta
  • 4 ounces fresh baby spinach chopped
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 10 kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup cannellini beans or other white bean
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt and black pepper to tatste
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Balsamic Dressing
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook according to the package directions until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta cools to room temp. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. While orzo cooks make the dressing by using a blender or whisk to combine all ingredients.
  3. Add the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, beans and oregano to the orzo and toss to combine.
  4. Add half of the balsamic dressing and toss again. Taste it and add more dressing if needed. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve at room temperature, sprinkled with feta.

Notes

  • Follow Your Heart dairy-free feta crumbles
  • Greek salad dressing
  • white balsamic vinaigrette
  • lemon vinaigrette
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Dairy-free: Use a vegan feta cheese like the Follow Your Heart dairy-free feta crumbles.
  • Swap the dressing: I love the balsamic dressing paired with this salad but any dressing would work if you’re in a pinch. Some options: Greek salad dressing, white balsamic vinaigrette or lemon vinaigrette.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%

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