Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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                        Prep Time
10 mins
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                        Cook Time
10 mins
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                        Total Time
20 mins
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                        Servings
4
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                        Calories
284 kcal
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                        Course
Salad
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                        Cuisine
Mediterranean
 
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													This Mediterranean orzo salad recipe is easy, fresh, healthy, and quick! It's bursting with fabulous Greek flavors and makes a nutritious side dish or light meal.
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                                Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
 - 1 (10 ounce) package little tomatoes (grape or cherry) cut into halves
 - 3-4 mini cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber) chopped
 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta
 - 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted & cut into halves
 - 1-2 tablespoons chopped red onion
 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - 1-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 - salt & pepper to taste
 - For garnish: fresh parsley optional, to taste
 
Instructions
- Boil a large salted pot of water and cook the orzo al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
 - Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients.
 - Once the orzo has cooled, add all ingredients to a large bowl. I suggest starting with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, tossing the salad, then adding more if needed. Season with salt & pepper as needed (I am generous with both). Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
 
Notes
- Serves 2-4 depending on how much people eat.
 - Feel free to eyeball the ingredients such as the olives and onion.
 - You can replace the red wine vinegar with fresh lemon juice if you prefer.
 - Crumbled feta works but I've also used those little feta cubes packed in olive oil & fresh herbs.
 - This recipe can also be found in chapter 7 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												284kcal
																									(14%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												34g
																									(11%)
																																			
												Protein  
												9g
																									(18%)
																																			
												Fat  
												13g
																									(20%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												4g
																									(20%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												1g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												7g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												17mg
																									(6%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												352mg
																									(15%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												322mg
																									(9%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												2g
																									(8%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												4g
																									(8%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												505IU
																									(10%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												18mg
																									(20%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												122mg
																									(12%)
																																			
												Iron  
												1mg
																									(6%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% | 
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% | 
| Protein | 9g | 18% | 
| Fat | 13g | 20% | 
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% | 
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | 
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% | 
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% | 
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | 
| Sugar | 4g | 8% | 
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% | 
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% | 
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% | 
| Iron | 1mg | 6% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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