Greek Orzo Salad with Feta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad:
- 8 ounces orzo uncooked
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 6 ounces feta crumbled
- ½ English cucumber large in size, cut into bite sized pieces
- ½ cup purple onion diced
Instructions
To Make the Dressing
- Place all the ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine. Taste, and adjust the vinegar, olive oil or seasonings to taste.⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Set aside until ready to use. You may need to shake the jar again to remix the ingredients prior to pouring onto the pasta salad.
To Make the Pasta Salad
- Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and drain again. Transfer the orzo to a large bowl.8 ounces orzo
- Add the tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, cucumber, and purple onion. Drizzle with Greek dressing, and toss to combine.1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 cup kalamata olives, 6 ounces feta, ½ English cucumber, ½ cup purple onion
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy cold.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.25 cups of orzo salad. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Greek Orzo Salad with Feta
Serving Size
1.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
576
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
1613
mg
70
%
Potassium
541
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
945
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
282
mg
28
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
