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Creamy orzo pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.

The Best Orzo Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 10 ounces little tomatoes grape or cherry, halved
  • 3-4 mini cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Cook the orzo until al dente, as per the package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
    Cooked pasta drained in a fine mesh strainer.
  • While the orzo is cooking, take this time to prepare the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion.
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  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, halved tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, crumbled feta, halved olives, chopped red onion, and dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Toss the salad to mix well.
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  • Taste the salad and adjust the flavors as needed. Add more red wine vinegar if desired, and season with salt and pepper to your liking. If you're using fresh parsley, sprinkle it on top as a garnish.
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Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 356mgFiber: 4g
Keyword greek orzo salad, mediterranean orzo salad
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