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Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad: Fresh, Easy, and Flavorful Delight

This Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad features vibrant Mediterranean flavors and textures, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil for different flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is ideal
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh is a good alternative
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly cracked recommended
Salad
  • 12 oz Orzo Pasta whole wheat or gluten-free optional
  • 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced
  • 1.25 cups Feta Cheese crumbled, vegan option available
  • 1 cup Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber diced
  • 4 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, then add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Prep the vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes, slicing olives, rinsing chickpeas, slicing red onion, dicing cucumber, crumbling feta, and chopping parsley.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the warm orzo, prepared vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and crumbled feta. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress just before serving for optimal texture. Adjust vegetables to your preference for a personalized salad.

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