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closeup image of finished Greek orzo pasta salad, including cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and diced cucumber.
Christine Miller

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

4.50 from 2 votes
Great side dish that can be a main dish with the addition of a protein
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 273.7
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb orzo pasta cooked
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 4-5 lemons juiced
  • 2 cloves crushed chopped garlic
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 average sized cucumber cut into cubes
  • 1 cup kalamata olives cut in half
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese a little more for finished garnish
  • 2 tbsps. fresh chopped oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 6 quart stock pot for cooking pasta
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 citrus juicer
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the orzo pasta in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente.
  2. Strain the orzo and rinse with cold water
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients except the lemon juice and olive oil
  4. Juice the lemons into a small bowl, add the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine and adjust the lemon or salt and black pepper to your taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the prepared ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 273.7kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 4.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.7gCholesterol: 22.3mgSodium: 765.6mgPotassium: 407.4mgFiber: 5.7gSugar: 4.5gVitamin A: 730.4IUVitamin C: 28.7mgCalcium: 244.6mgIron: 3.8mg

Notes

This recipe is one that doesn't require strict measurements of ingredients. Please feel free to adjust the ingredients to your personal taste, or based on what you have on hand. Enjoy!

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