The Best Orzo Salad
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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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
231 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
The Best Orzo Salad
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This fresh, colorful orzo salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors—perfect for Sunday lunches and picnics!
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Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper
The Salad:
- ½ cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon green olives pitted
- 1 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- Pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper
- sprig fresh Italian basil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain the orzo pasta, spread it over a baking sheet, drizzle it with olive oil and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and olives. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss, and top with the crumbled feta cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with Italian basil and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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