Ingredients
1 pound (16 oz) orzo pasta
2 cups chopped roasted red peppers
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Greek olive mix
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Place cooled orzo in a large bowl. Add chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, and feta cheese.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad.
Fold ingredients gently until fully coated. Stir in chopped parsley. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use whole wheat orzo for added fiber
Kalamata olives make a great substitute
Tofu feta can be used for a vegan version
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Mediterranean Table
- Method: Stovetop + Room Temperature
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
