Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, olives, and parsley. Stir gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg