This Mediterranean-inspired Greek Orzo Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for any occasion. Made with orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, it embodies the essence of a classic Greek salad in a delightful new form.
This easy salad recipe is ideal for serving at gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch. With vibrant ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese, this orzo salad is both colorful and flavorful.
Refreshing Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
This Greek Orzo Salad features cooked orzo pasta combined with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a simple olive oil and lemon dressing. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4-6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
