5.0 from 24 votes
Greek Orzo Salad
Quick and easy to make, packed full of wholesome ingredients, and bursting with flavor, this Greek Orzo Salad is sure to become a favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo
- 2 roma tomatoes , seeded and diced
- 1 cucumber , seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion , chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives , drained and thoroughly rinsed to prevent discoloration
- 3/4 cup diced feta cheese
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the orzo, bring a pot of water to a boil, add some salt, a teaspoon of olive oil, and the orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain thoroughly. Let cool completely.
- To prepare the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until emulsified.
- Place the cooled orzo in a large mixing bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Gently stir to combine. Pour over the vinaigrette and gently stir to combine. Refrigerate or at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.