Made with fresh crispy veggies, this Greek Orzo Salad is very easy to make and is full of delicious flavors.

Greek Orzo Salad

Mariam E / Cookin' with Mirma

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

Cuisine

Greek

Category

Soup and Salad

Made with fresh crispy veggies, this Greek Orzo Salad is very easy to make and is full of delicious flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cup Orzo pasta - cooked al dente according to package directions.
  • 2 cups cucumbers - diced or sliced
  • 2 cups vine or cherry tomatoes - diced
  • 1/3 cup purple onion - petite diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata olives - seedless, cut in halves
  • 1 cup feta cheese - mini cubed

Greek Dressing Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper - fresh cracked
  • 3/4 tsp salt - add more to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano - dried
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic

Directions

  1. Cook the Orzo pasta al dente.

  2. Slice, dice and chop all the vegetables.  Cut the olives in halves.

  3. Place all the ingredients in a bowl, including the cooked orzo.

  4. In a small bowl or cup, whisk all the dressing ingredients together.

  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together lightly to coat well.

  6. Transfer to a serving dish or serve in the same bowl.