Orzo Salad Recipe
This refreshing Orzo Salad is a delightful combination of tender orzo pasta, crisp vegetables, tangy olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
Salad dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or more
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad ingredients
- 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes (red and yellow) sliced in half
- 2 medium cucumbers quartered
- ⅓ cup pitted black olives sliced
- ⅓ cup pitted green olives sliced (Castelvetrano olives)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook 1 cup of orzo in 2 cups water for about 10 minutes on a simmer. Add small amounts of extra water if the orzo is still not cooked and the water is already absorbed. Once done, drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Make dressing: Combine salad dressing ingredients in a small mason jar. Whisk until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and dressing. Add orzo, feta, and spinach. Toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Orzo Salad, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Summer Salad
Find it online: https://dinewithlily.com/orzo-salad-recipe/
