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Greek Orzo Salad
Greek Orzo Salad is a light summer side dish with tender orzo pasta, fresh veggies, olives and feta cheese tossed with lemony vinaigrette.
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
1 hr 8 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces orzo pasta , cooked and drained
- 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts , chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes , halved
- 1 cucumber , peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 red onion , minced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives , sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese , diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl add the cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Toss gently with dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.