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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Whether you are looking for the perfect side salad or for a dinner party, my orzo salad recipe with a Greek twist is will be your go-to.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo cooked
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups green kale roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber finely diced
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup Spread’em garlic + chives cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the orzo, and cook based on the instructions of the package.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
  3. Stir well until combined.
  4. Add extra olive oil, seasoning, cheese, or extra herbs to taste- then enjoy!

Notes

  • Instead of the Spred’em cheese, use the Cilantro Cashew Cream.
  • Instead of the Spred’em cheese, use the
  • Replace the orzo with quinoa! Absolutely delicious! 
  • Replace the orzo with quinoa! Absolutely delicious! 
  • Add anything to this salad and enjoy it as an on-the-go lunch, bring to potlucks, etc.!!  
  • Add anything to this salad and enjoy it as an on-the-go lunch, bring to potlucks, etc.!!  
  • Store this Mediterranean Salad in the fridge for 4 - 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Store this Mediterranean Salad in the fridge for 4 - 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4 Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 6.7g (13%) Fat 13.9g (21%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1033.1mg (43%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 4.3g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Serving 4
Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 6.7g 13%
Fat 13.9g 21%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 1033.1mg 43%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Sugar 4.3g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.