Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
An easy and delicious orzo salad recipe with tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts among other things. A perfect side dish to any picnic.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: Change to adjust-> 8 servings
Calories 212 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 oz orzo cooked and cooled
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 Roma tomatoes cored, seeded and diced
- 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
- ⅔ cup red onion diced
- 3 Tbsp curly parsley chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 tsp oregano dried
Instructions
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Cook orzo according to package instructions, and cool completely.
To assemble the salad
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Add tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, and parsley. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
To prepare salad dressing
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Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat.
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Garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 221mg10%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 520IU10%
Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.