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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Bright and Fresh Mediterranean Orzo Salad for Any Occasion

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad combines vibrant ingredients for a refreshing meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo consider gluten-free orzo for dietary needs
  • 2 cups baby spinach roughly torn
  • 1 large red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 large cucumber seeded and diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup canola oil or light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh for more flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground preferred

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook orzo for about 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. Roughly tear spinach, dice red bell pepper and cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and chop Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, spinach, chopped vegetables, and olives. Crumble half of the feta on top.
Making the Dressing
  1. Whisk together canola oil, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and gently fold to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Chilling the Salad
  1. Top with remaining feta cheese, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For better flavor, let the salad chill overnight. Taste before serving and adjust seasonings as needed.

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