Light Greek Orzo Salad

Bright, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, this Light Greek Orzo Salad is the perfect choice for a quick and healthy meal or side dish. Featuring tender orzo pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and fragrant oregano ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing summer salad or as a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, this Greek-inspired recipe is a must-try for anyone craving bold, wholesome flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the orzo pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

While the orzo is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the kalamata olives, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the cooled orzo.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk (or shake) until the dressing is well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and give the salad a final toss.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2122.1

Total Fat 105.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3615.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 503.2mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 964.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 47.1%