A simple-to-make side that’s FULL of flavor.
Our Greek Orzo Salad is technically a pasta salad, but it’s not anything like the mayo-laced macaroni salad you usually find at a potluck. Where macaroni salad relies mostly on creaminess, this salad is all about a combination of bright Mediterranean flavors instead. It’s seriously packed with yummy stuff – chewy orzo, plenty of fresh crunch, and salty feta and olives. Yum!
Serves 4
5m prep time
10m cook time
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/4 cups (8 oz) dry orzo
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS :
- Transfer to a large bowl, and add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, bell pepper, feta, spinach, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper and pour over orzo and vegetables.
- Toss to combine, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve. Enjoy!
Greek Orzo Salad
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (8 oz) dry orzo
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transfer to a large bowl, and add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, bell pepper, feta, spinach, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper and pour over orzo and vegetables.
- Toss to combine, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve. Enjoy!
