Gluten-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Gluten-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal, this recipe combines tender gluten-free orzo with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a colorful dish bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for make-ahead meal prep, this gluten-free pasta salad is as quick to prepare as it is delicious to enjoy. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, crowd-pleasing Mediterranean-inspired dish!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Gluten-free orzo
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Cook the gluten-free orzo according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water to cool, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
3. Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
4. Slice the Kalamata olives in half and thinly slice the red onion, adding both to the bowl.
Step 5
5. Add the cooked orzo to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
Step 6
6. Crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley, then add them to the orzo mixture.
Step 7
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
8. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad. Toss everything gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 9
9. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean orzo salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1018.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2053.9 |
| Total Fat 116.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3931.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.5g | |
| Protein 38.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 911.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1516.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories