Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
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Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
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This Greek Orzo Salad recipe is a light and flavorful pasta salad that's delicious as a side dish or main dish. It'd be perfect with anything you’re grilling this summer!
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 16 oz orzo pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives (plus 2 tablespoons brine)
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced small)
- 3 cups from 1 large English cucumber (diced small)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (cubed)
- fresh oregano (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions for al dente, adding an extra minute.
- Drain and rinse under cold water, drain.
- Meanwhile, In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the olives, red onion and brine from the olives and mix to combine.
- Stir in the pasta with the cucumber, tomatoes and bell pepper and toss well. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
- Add the cheese just before ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3/4 cup
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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