Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that brings the Mediterranean to your table. This salad is a fantastic choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side to any meal. Bursting with fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta, it’s not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes! With its colorful ingredients and healthy profile, this salad is perfect for meal prep or entertaining guests. Elevate your culinary experience with this easy-to-make recipe that everyone will love.
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, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add halved tomatoes, feta cubes, olives, diced onion, and garlic to the bowl. Stir well and let marinate for at least one hour.
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine the cooled orzo with the marinated mixture.
- Stir in green pepper and cucumber.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg