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Greek Orzo Salad

If you're looking for a **light, refreshing, and flavorful pasta salad**, this **Greek Orzo Salad** is the perfect choice. Made with **tender orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing**, this dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors.
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Equipment

  • - Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Sharp knife
  • - Cutting board
  • - Whisk or small jar (for dressing)

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Salad**
  • - 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1 cup cucumber diced
  • - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • - 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • - 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • #### **For the Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing**
  • - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • - 1 clove garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Cook the Orzo**
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add **orzo pasta** and cook according to package instructions (**about 8-10 minutes**), until al dente.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
  • #### **Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables**
  • Dice the **cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion** into small bite-sized pieces.
  • Slice the **Kalamata olives** and chop the fresh parsley.
  • #### **Step 3: Make the Dressing**
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together **olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper**.
  • #### **Step 4: Assemble the Salad**
  • In a **large mixing bowl**, combine cooked **orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and parsley**.
  • Pour the **dressing** over the salad and toss well to combine.
  • Gently fold in the **feta cheese** to avoid breaking it too much.
  • #### **Step 5: Serve & Enjoy**
  • Let the salad sit for **15-20 minutes** before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.