5 from 3 votes
Greek Orzo Salad
This light and refreshing Greek Orzo Salad makes an excellent side to your main dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
241 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta dry
- 1 English cucumber diced, large
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
223mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.