Best Perfect Greek Orzo Salad Recipes

PERFECT GREEK ORZO SALAD

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Make and share this Perfect Greek Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christines Yellow K

Categories Greek

Time 30m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced into large pieces
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
8 ounces black olives, sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons parsley, well chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 tablespoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

In large bowl, combine cucumber, feta, black olives, tomatoes & parsley.
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo as directed on box. Drain and rinse with water to cool. Return pasta to pot (pot should be cooled down). Mix cucumber mixture into orzo.
Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix well to combine. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

PERFECT GREEK SUMMER SALAD WITH ORZO

Perfect Greek Summer Salad with Orzo image

A very satisfying summer pasta salad to enjoy for lunch or a light dinner!

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories Summer Salad

Time 23m

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

½ lb. orzo pasta
10 oz. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 small Persian cucumbers, skin on, chopped
¼ of small red onion, minced
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
12 Kalamata olives, cut in quarters
5 oz. Greek Feta in block, cut in small cubes
Lemon Dressing:
1 garlic clove, grated in the microplane
½ tsp. sea salt (or more)
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
3 TBSP. lemon juice
6 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
Cook the orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for about 7 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook it. Drain well and transfer to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with a little of the dressing and toss to coat. Let it cool.
Prep the vegetables and add them to the salad bowl. Add the olives and the Greek Feta cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Serve at room temperature.

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