Orzo Salad with Feta

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Orzo Salad with Feta

This bright and fresh orzo pasta salad is filled with Greek-inspired flavors and makes a great meatless lunch or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1-1/2 cups orzo dried
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lemon, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 large garlic minced, clove
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 cup cucumber English, diced
  • 1-1/2 cups cherry tomato halved
  • 3/4 cup red onion diced
  • 12 ounce artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped, marinated, jarred
  • 1 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, Greek
  • salt kosher salt and freshly-ground
  • black pepper kosher salt and freshly-ground

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water to "al dente" according to package directions. Pour into a colander and rinse with cool water, draining the pasta well.
  2. Pour olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper into a lidded jar. Shake vigorously to combine. (Alternately, combine all of the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil in a bowl and whisk in the oil in a steady stream until emulsified.)
  3. Toss orzo with the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, artichoke hearts, olives, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Gently fold in crumbled Feta.
  4. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if needed (quantities will depend on the brand of Feta and artichoke hearts you've used). The salad can be enjoyed right away, but the flavors are best if it marinates in the refrigerator for about an hour. Stir the salad before serving to redistribute any vinaigrette at the bottom of the bowl.
  5. Serve with warm pita bread.

Notes

  • Want to prep this salad ahead? See my tips in the Meal Prep section above.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 850mg (35%) Potassium 159mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1050IU (21%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 850mg 35%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1050IU 21%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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