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Homemade Greek orzo salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley in a rustic bowl, lightly dressed with olive oil.

Greek Orzo Salad

A fresh, vibrant Greek Orzo Salad loaded with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer potlucks, meal prep, or as a light lunch.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Best Greek orzo salad, Greek Orzo Salad, Greek orzo Salad Delish, Greek orzo salad Ina Garten, Greek orzo salad with chicken, Greek orzo salad with feta, Mediterranean Greek orzo salad, Simple Greek orzo salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (for cooking orzo)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (for draining)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (to assemble salad)
  • 1 Whisk or fork (for dressing)
  • 1 Sharp knife & cutting board (for chopping)

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups orzo pasta - uncooked
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1 English cucumber - diced
  • ½ red onion - thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives - pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup feta cheese - crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill - chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice - about 1 large lemon
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic - minced or mashed with salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt & pepper - to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup grilled chicken or chickpeas - for added protein
  • Optional: ½ cup artichoke hearts - quartered
  • Optional: 2 tablespoon pickle juice - from good dill pickles (Mom’s secret twist!)

Instructions

  • Cook orzo in salted water, rinse, and cool completely
    Cooked orzo pasta draining in a metal colander over a white marble countertop, freshly rinsed and ready for salad prep.
  • Chop vegetables, herbs, and crumble feta
  • Whisk together lemon dressing ingredients
    Homemade Greek dressing in a glass bowl with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and a whisk, ready for mixing.
  • Toss orzo with dressing, veggies, feta, and herbs
    Greek orzo salad in a metal bowl with cucumber, red pepper, olives, artichoke hearts, red onion, feta, and herbs, mixed with a wooden spoon.
  • Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors combine

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg