Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
Description
The Greek Orzo Salad Recipe uses orzo pasta cooked until al dente as the salad base, subtracting any heaviness that overcooked pasta might cause. Chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and kalamata olives layer fresh, crisp textures and savory notes. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty creaminess complementing the other ingredients.
The vinaigrette blends red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and dried oregano, providing a tangy, sweet, and herbaceous dressing that lightly coats the salad components. Combining the vinaigrette right before serving enhances the bright flavors and prevents sogginess.
This salad serves well as a side dish with grilled meats or fish and can also be a standalone light meal. It is best served chilled or at room temperature and can be prepared ahead for convenience without losing freshness.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 English cucumber diced (Persian cucumbers work too)
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup kalamata olive chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- black pepper kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo until al dente. Rinse and drain the orzo under cold water then pour it into a large serving bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients in with the orzo.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and pour over the salad. Stir together until everything is coated in the vinaigrette. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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