Greek Orzo Salad
Greek Orzo Salad is a filling and delicious side dish. Easy to make with orzo pasta, tasty veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and a simple dressing, it's a refreshing salad full of Mediterranean flavors.
Servings 7
Ingredients
The Salad
- 10.5 ounces dry orzo pasta
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 red onion, diced
- 9 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup olives, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
The Dressing
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, optional (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions.
- Once cooked, drain and add the orzo pasta to a large salad bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes, then add the chopped cucumber, diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped basil and parsley and olives. Stir everything together.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt and black pepper).
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. If you have time, let the salad chill in the fridge for about an hour to allow the flavors to mingle.
- Serve with sides of your choice and enjoy.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the orzo pasta as this will affect the taste and texture of the salad.
- Use good quality ingredients (e.g. ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh parsley and basil) to enhance the flavors of the salad.
- Depending on the saltiness of the olives and the feta cheese, you may want to reduce the amount of additional salt you add.
- A traditional Greek orzo salad is usually made without mustard, so if you want the classic flavor, feel free to add a splash of lemon juice instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
