Greek Orzo Salad
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Greek Orzo Salad
Description
The Greek Orzo Salad recipe begins by cooking orzo pasta until al dente, then cooling it completely to maintain a firm texture. A vinaigrette emulsified from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, parsley, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper is prepared separately. The salad combines diced Roma tomatoes, seeded chopped cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, and diced feta cheese with the cooled orzo, all gently tossed with the vinaigrette to blend flavors without crushing ingredients.
This salad has a balance of creamy feta, crisp vegetables, and the slightly chewy texture of orzo, while the vinaigrette adds acidity and herbaceous notes. It serves well as a side dish or a light vegetarian lunch, offering bright Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 2 Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 1 cucumber , seeded and chopped
- 1 red onion chopped, small
- 1/2 cup black olive drained and thoroughly rinsed to prevent discoloration, sliced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese diced
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% 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.
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