Greek Lemon Orzo Salad
This Greek Lemon Orzo Salad with feta is light, refreshing, and perfect for picnics or potlucks. It's also incredibly easy to make, which is a bonus I'll take any day of the week.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup sliced kalamata olives
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the 8 oz orzo pasta to al dente in salted water according to package instructions. Spread in a sheet pan to cool slightly before adding to a large bowl.
- Stir together the orzo, 1 English cucumber, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1 cup sliced kalamata olives, ½ red onion, ½ cup feta cheese, and ¼ cup fresh parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk the ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, (juice of) 1 lemon, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 garlic cloves (minced), ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the warm pasta mixture and toss to combine.
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Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Can this be made up ahead of time?
Yes, but I wouldn’t make it up more than two days ahead of time because the salad dressing will soften the vegetables the longer they sit.
I love to serve this the next day as the dressing marinates with the ingredients.
If making it ahead of time, I'll usually dress the salad with half of the dressing and store the other half in a small jar to add to the salad before serving.
Can this be made with pasta instead of orzo?
This recipe works great with short-cut pasta like bow ties, penne, or rotini. To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten free pasta of your choice.
How do I store leftovers?
You will want to store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
