5 from 8 votes
Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, this Mediterranean orzo salad has all the flavors you love. It's made with fresh ingredients and creamy feta cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo dry
- 2 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1/3 cup green olives chopped
- 1/2 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juice of
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4 oz feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook for 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Mix the orzo with 1 tablespoon olive oil to avoid sticking. Let the orzo cool completely.
- Once the orzo is completely cool, place it in a bowl and add the cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives and fresh dill.
- Add in the dried mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Mix so all is well combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and crumble the feta on top of the salad. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve cold.
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Notes
- You can use gluten-free orzo to make this salad gluten-free.
- Leave out the feta to make this orzo salad dairy-free.
- If using feta, it's best to use a block of feta in brine and crumble it yourself.
- You can add other ingredients such as peppers, pickles or grilled chicken to this orzo salad if desired.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
868IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 868IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.