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Greek orzo salad in a bowl on a wooden board.

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Robyn
With fresh flavour in every bite, this Greek orzo pasta salad is the perfect salad for summer! Tender orzo pasta is combined with salty feta and olives, crunchy vegetables and tossed in a Greek salad dressing to create a salad that is filling, refreshing, and perfect for making ahead.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 -6 people
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250g (1 ¼ c ) orzo risoni
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 Lebanese cucumbers deseeded and cubed
  • 300g (2c) cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red or green pepper / capsicum diced
  • ½ (⅓ c) small red onion thinly sliced
  • 70g (½ c) pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 125g (1 c) feta cubed
  • 4 tablespoons (¼ c) fresh parsley chopped

Greek Salad Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons (¼ c) olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add the teaspoon of salt then add the orzo. Cook the orzo according to the packet directions.
  • Drain the orzo, run it under cold water, drain again and then spread it out on a plate or tray to cool - this help stops it from sticking together.
  • Make the salad dressing: In a small bowl whisk the red wine vinegar with the olive oil, dried oregano, salt and black pepper together.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooled cooked orzo with the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta and chopped parsley.
  • Drizzle over the salad dressing and toss gently to combine.
  • Check for seasoning, adding a little more salt and black pepper if needed.
  • Serve straight away or place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the flavours to develop.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1229mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1098IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek pasta salad, orzo salad, risoni salad

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