Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g Orzo pasta; 80 g Kalamata olives; 100 g feta cheese; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 200 g cucumber; 50 g red onion; 5 g fresh oregano; 30 ml lemon juice; 45 ml olive oil; 3 g salt; 1 g pepper

A flavorful orzo pasta salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch or side dish.

Total: 1 h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 345
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 36 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Orzo pasta250 g
Kalamata olives80 g
feta cheese100 g
cherry tomatoes200 g
cucumber200 g
red onion50 g
fresh oregano5 g
lemon juice30 ml
olive oil45 ml
salt3 g
pepper1 g

Method

6 steps

Cook orzo pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and cool.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely mince the red onion and fresh oregano.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.