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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a vibrant quick meal ready in just 15 minutes using pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables. Tender orzo tossed with olives, cucumbers, feta, and a lemon herb dressing makes this a satisfying fast lunch or side dish.

4.5
15 min
🍴6 servings
🔥340 cal
🔖Easy
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A refreshing 15-minute Mediterranean orzo salad loaded with olives, cucumber, feta, and a bright lemon dressing.

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Nutrition per serving

340Calories
11gProtein
42gCarbs
14gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

salad

dressing

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Instructions

1

Cook the orzo

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions, about 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2

Prep the vegetables

While the orzo cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the kalamata olives, and crumble the feta cheese.

3

Make the dressing

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a small bowl.

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4

Toss and serve

Combine the cooled orzo, cucumber, olives, and feta in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss well to coat before serving.

Substitutions

orzo pastacouscous or small pasta shapes like ditalini
feta cheesegoat cheese or omit for a vegan version

Common mistakes

Not rinsing the orzo after cooking which causes clumping and a sticky texture
Using warm orzo which wilts the vegetables and melts the feta before serving
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