5 from 3 votes
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Dig into this Mediterranean Orzo Salad and enjoy a delightful bowl of fresh flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
237 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta in boiling, salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
451IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.