Mediterranean Orzo Salad: The Best Healthy Twist on Tradition
This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a vibrant and nutritious twist on the traditional recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooled orzo pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can omit the feta cheese.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Orzo Salad, Healthy Salad, Pasta Salad