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Orzo Salad

A refreshing and nutritious orzo salad packed with vegetables and a light dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Orzo
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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