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This Greek Orzo Salad is versatile, easy to make, and bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Packed with orzo pasta, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing, this salad is perfect for any meal.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 Minutes.
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
How Many Servings?
4-6 Servings
Ingredients:
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| 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta | |
| 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved | |
| 1 medium cucumber, diced | |
| 1 medium red onion, finely diced | |
| 1 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced | |
| 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled | |
| 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped | |
| 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped | |
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| 1 lemon, juiced | |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| Salt and black pepper to taste |
Preparation
1
Cook the Orzo
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once cooked, drain the orzo in a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down quickly. Set aside to drain completely before using.
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once cooked, drain the orzo in a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down quickly. Set aside to drain completely before using.
2
Prep the Vegetables
While the orzo is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely dice the red onion, and slice the olives. Add all the prepped vegetables to a large salad bowl. Once the orzo has cooled completely, add it to the bowl as well, and gently toss to combine.
While the orzo is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely dice the red onion, and slice the olives. Add all the prepped vegetables to a large salad bowl. Once the orzo has cooled completely, add it to the bowl as well, and gently toss to combine.
3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4
Dress & Toss the Salad
Pour the prepared dressing over the orzo salad, then gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated and well combined. Make sure the dressing reaches every bite for maximum flavor.
Pour the prepared dressing over the orzo salad, then gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated and well combined. Make sure the dressing reaches every bite for maximum flavor.
5
Chill & Serve
Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and makes the salad even more refreshing. Enjoy your Greek Orzo Salad! It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light Mediterranean-style lunch.
Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and makes the salad even more refreshing. Enjoy your Greek Orzo Salad! It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light Mediterranean-style lunch.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage Tips:
Air-tight Containers: Store your Greek Orzo Salad in an air-tight container to keep it fresh. This will prevent any moisture loss and keep the ingredients crisp.
Separate Dressing: If you're making the salad in advance and plan to store it for a few days, it's best to store the dressing separately. This will prevent the salad from becoming soggy. Simply drizzle and mix in the dressing just before you serve.
Refrigeration: Keep the salad refrigerated if you're not consuming it immediately. It'll stay fresh for 3-4 days. If stored with dressing, consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Avoid Freezing: Freezing the salad can affect the texture of the ingredients, especially the vegetables. It's best to enjoy this salad fresh!