Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This summer Greek orzo pasta salad is made with simple ingredients and fresh veggies for a dish with refreshing flavors that's ready in less than 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the salad:
- 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta Note 1
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ medium red onion
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 oz feta cheese cubed
Instructions
- In a 1-cup measuring cup, combine all the ingredients for the dressing.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Cook orzo pasta according to the package directions, or until slightly al dante. Drain and cool slightly.1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta
- Meanwhile, slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives and basil.2 Persian cucumbers, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, ½ medium red onion, ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1 cup fresh basil
- In a large bowl, combine warm orzo and the dressing.
- Then add all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
Notes
Note 1: If you can’t find orzo pasta, any other small pasta will work.
Note 2: Feel free to customize this orzo salad recipe with mix-ins like fresh mint, bell pepper, spinach, arugula, or green onion.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Make a little extra dressing to toss with the salad before serving to freshen it back up.
- I do not recommend freezing this recipe!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Make a little extra dressing to toss with the salad before serving to freshen it back up.
- I do not recommend freezing this recipe!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 624IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 3mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
