Description
Greek Orzo Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the heartiness of orzo pasta with an array of fresh summer vegetables. Tossed in a zesty Greek dressing, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a nutritious side at any meal. The delightful medley of chickpeas, colorful veggies, and creamy feta cheese creates a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, you can easily tailor it to suit your taste preferences or what you have on hand. Enjoy this delicious salad either as a light main dish or alongside grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 pound mini Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (seeded and chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 4 oz black olives (drained and sliced)
- 1 cup Greek salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain using a sieve and rinse under cold water.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled orzo with chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- Pour the Greek dressing over the mixture and toss until well combined. Serve immediately for optimal freshness or refrigerate for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg