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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad made with tender orzo pasta, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Can substitute with fresh lemon juice
Fresh Ingredients
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced Can swap for green olives if desired
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Can substitute with goat cheese or ricotta
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo
  1. Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Once it’s rolling, add 1 cup of orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. While your orzo is cooking, chop up the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Slice the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese. Fresh parsley should also be chopped finely.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
Dressing the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour this over the orzo salad and mix gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Serving the Salad
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top before serving. Enjoy your delicious creation!

Notes

Let the salad rest for 15-30 minutes after mixing; this gives the flavors time to meld beautifully. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of olive oil to rejuvenate flavors.