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Vibrant pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and fresh herbs on a plate.

Greek Orzo Salad

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers halved and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces feta cheese cubed
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 cup fresh basil and/or mint leaves roughly chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil a pot of salted water and cook the orzo until just past al dente. Drain and toss with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking. Spread out to cool.
    Uncooked orzo pasta in a stainless steel pot with a wooden bowl of dry orzo nearby.
  • Whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and sea salt to make the dressing.
    Butter mixture being whisked in a white bowl with lemon slices nearby.
  • In a large bowl, mix the orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and olives. Add the dressing, half the herbs, and black pepper. Toss well.
    Fresh Greek salad with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas, and kalamata olives.
  • Top the salad with the remaining herbs. For best flavor, let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 499mgFiber: 4g
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