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Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cool Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
50
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
352
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Looking for a new and exciting summer pasta salad? Then you need to try Mediterranean Orzo Salad! This flavorful dish is perfect for a warm summer day, and it's also packed with healthy ingredients.
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
1
lemon
juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
1
tablespoon
minced shallot
1
clove
garlic
grated
1
tablespoon
Dijon mustard
1
teaspoon
minced fresh thyme
⅓
cup
olive oil
For the Orzo Salad
8
ounces
dry orzo pasta
½ box
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
halved
1
cup
Kalamata olives
pitted and halved
2
ounces
feta cheese
crumbled
¼
cup
pine nuts
toasted
Fresh basil, parsley, thyme, or oregano
for garnish
Instructions
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
Place the lemon juice, shallot, and garlic in a medium bowl and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
1 lemon,
1 tablespoon minced shallot,
1 clove garlic
Whisk in the Dijon and thyme.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard,
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly until the dressing is fully emulsified. Set aside.
⅓ cup olive oil
For the Orzo Salad
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente. Drain the orzo and transfer it to a large bowl.
8 ounces dry orzo pasta
Pour the lemon vinaigrette into the bowl with orzo and toss to combine. Set aside to cool slightly (to prevent the feta from melting).
When the orzo is cool to the touch, add the tomatoes, olives, feta, and pine nuts. Toss to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy.
1 cup cherry tomatoes,
1 cup Kalamata olives,
2 ounces feta cheese,
¼ cup pine nuts,
Fresh basil, parsley, thyme, or oregano
Notes
Storage:
Store orzo salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing this salad.
Nutrition
Calories:
352
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
22
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
13
g
|
Cholesterol:
8
mg
|
Sodium:
492
mg
|
Potassium:
209
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
270
IU
|
Vitamin C:
9
mg
|
Calcium:
75
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg