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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This Orzo pasta salad combines artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and feta to create this Greek inspired dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups orzo uncooked
- 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts juices reserved
- ½ English cucumber diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced and pitted
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup Greek dressing or to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo in salted water according to package directions.
- Drain artichoke hearts reserving liquid for the dressing. Chop artichokes and slice remaining vegetables.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of the artichoke marinade with Greek dressing. Toss with remaining ingredients (or make the homemade dressing recipe below).
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- Dress salad generously as the orzo will soak up some of the dressing.
- For a homemade dressing, combine the following:
- 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
318mg
(13%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.