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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Tender orzo pasta is combined with fresh vegetables and a flavorful Greek dressing to make this delicious pasta salad. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad can be a perfect side dish or a hearty full meal. This orzo recipe is perfect as a party dish or as a no-heat lunch for work or school.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
Salad
- 16 ounces orzo
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 plash olive brine from the jar
- 1 whole English cucumber chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 whole orange bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the orzo and stir. Boil for about 10 minutes. Don't overcook. You want the texture to still be al dente.
- Drain the orzo and run under cold water to stop the cooking and cool the pasta.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo with the remaining salad ingredients. Mix to combine.
- In a separate, small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix until it is fully coated. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
399mg
(17%)
Potassium
286mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.