Greek Orzo Salad
A refreshing Greek Orzo Salad that combines orzo pasta with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- large pot
- large bowl
- strainer
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad
- 16 oz orzo pasta wheat or gluten-free
- ½ cup halved pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoon olive brine from olives
- ⅓ cup red onion diced small
- 3 cups English cucumber diced small
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- ½ cup feta cheese cubed
- fresh oregano optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions for al dente, adding an extra minute.
- Drain and rinse under cold water, drain.
- Meanwhile, In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the olives, red onion and brine from the olives and mix to combine.
- Stir in the pasta with the cucumber, tomatoes and bell pepper and toss well. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
- Add the cheese just before ready to serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 3cupCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 112mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2g
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