Description
A refreshing Greek orzo salad packed with Mediterranean flavors, combining tender orzo pasta with kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, olives, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or mint for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek orzo salad, Mediterranean, feta, kalamata olives, easy salad recipe