Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Greek Orzo Pasta Salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch at home, this salad combines tender orzo pasta with fresh vegetables, olives, and a zesty dressing. Bursting with nutrients and flavor, it’s an easy-to-make dish that tastes even better after marinating. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 80ml / 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Red apple vinegar
- 1 small bunch Fresh Parsley (finely diced)
- 1 heaped tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp 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 extra virgin olive oil, red apple vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add in the tomatoes, feta, olives, onion, and garlic. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Let it marinate for at least an hour at room temperature or longer in the fridge (up to overnight). Stir occasionally if possible.
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the orzo and rinse it under cold water until completely cool.
- Shake well to discard excess water before adding it into the bowl with your marinated ingredients.
- Stir in the green pepper and cucumber into your salad mixture.
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon (or adjust to taste).
- Check for seasoning; be generous with salt and pepper if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg