Description
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Bursting with colorful vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and hearty orzo pasta, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to elegant gatherings. With minimal cooking involved and a quick assembly process, you can enjoy this delicious salad in no time. The combination of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and olive oil creates a harmonious blend that tantalizes your taste buds. Ideal as a main course or a side dish, this versatile salad will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something light yet flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g uncooked Orzo
- 150g baby plum tomatoes (halved)
- 100g feta cheese (cubed)
- 100g Kalamata olives (halved)
- 75g cucumber (sliced)
- 75g green pepper (diced)
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley (finely diced)
- 80ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the halved tomatoes, cubed feta, olives, onion, and garlic to the dressing mixture; stir gently to combine.
- Let marinate for at least one hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooled orzo with the marinated mixture along with diced cucumber and green pepper.
- Stir in lemon juice; adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg