Greek Orzo Salad
A refreshing and flavorful Greek Orzo Salad made with orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light main course.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use whole wheat orzo for a healthier version.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Salad can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek orzo salad, pasta salad, vegetarian salad, summer salad, Mediterranean