Make Ahead Greek Orzo Salad

Elevate your meal prep game with this vibrant Make Ahead Greek Orzo Salad, a refreshing medley of Mediterranean flavors that's as convenient as it is delicious. Packed with tender orzo pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this dish is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad comes together effortlessly and tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it the ultimate make-ahead dish for busy lunches, potlucks, or casual dinners. Perfectly balanced and endlessly customizable, this Greek-inspired orzo salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a light yet satisfying meal idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the orzo cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, slice the Kalamata olives, and finely dice the red onion.

Step 3

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2251.5

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 3913.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 825.0mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 991.7mg	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: 45.3%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 44.7%