Surdyk's Greek Orzo Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, Surdyk's Greek Orzo Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion. This vibrant salad features tender orzo pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a refreshing lemon-oregano dressing. Fresh parsley and a hint of garlic provide a fragrant finish, making every bite irresistibly fresh and full of flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that highlights the best of Greek-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, dice the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, peel and dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives into halves.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese and finely chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl with the orzo mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the orzo salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust salt or pepper as desired. For best results, let the salad sit for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate and garnish with additional parsley or feta, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(948.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2156.7

Total Fat 108.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2305.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 630.3mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 893.4mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 46.2%