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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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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
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
% 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.