Description
Greek Orzo Salad With Feta is a delightful and colorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with crisp vegetables and creamy feta cheese. Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners. Easy to customize according to your preference, it requires minimal prep and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal nutritious meal that transports your taste buds to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the orzo cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion and bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese.
- Add the cooled orzo and chopped vegetables to the bowl with feta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg