Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that is both refreshing and satisfying. This salad features perfectly cooked orzo pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious lunch option, this simple recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Not only is it packed with flavor and textures, but it also stands out as a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it become your go-to recipe for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 80ml / 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Red apple vinegar
- 1 small bunch Fresh Parsley (finely diced) (1oz/30g)
- 1 heaped tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/4 tsp EACH: Salt, Black Pepper (plus more to taste if desired)
- 150g / 5.3oz Baby Plum Tomatoes (halved)
- 100g / 3.5oz Feta (sliced into tiny cubes)
- 100g / 3.5oz Kalamata Olives (halved)
- 3 tbsp very finely diced Red Onion (1/2 small/medium onion)
- 1 small clove of Garlic (very finely diced)
- 300g / 1 1/2 cups uncooked Orzo
- 75g / 2.6oz Green Pepper (finely diced)
- 75g / 2.6oz Cucumber (sliced into thin quarter pieces)
- 1/2 Lemon (juice only)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, finely diced parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add halved baby plum tomatoes, cubed feta cheese, halved kalamata olives, finely diced red onion, and minced garlic to the dressing. Stir gently.
- Allow the mixture to marinate at room temperature for at least one hour (or refrigerate overnight).
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Once cool, add orzo to the salad bowl along with finely diced green pepper and cucumber.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg