Orzo Salad Recipe
Orzo Salad is a quick and tasty dish made with pasta, tomatoes, olives, sweet corn, feta cheese, bell pepeprs, and seasonings. it is very easy to prepare and the recipe features a delicious lemon olive oil dressing. It is a comforting and hearty dishperfect for a family meal. Try making it at home today with our easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (228.2 g) orzo pasta
- 1 pint (473.2 ml) cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 spring onions sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 cup (60.9 g) fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup (23.8 g) fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup (34.2 g) kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup (39.1 g) sweet corn
- 3 tbsp feta cheese
Salad dressing:
- 1 lemon juice of
- ¼ cup (54.8 g) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, spring onions, bell peppers, parsley, dill, olives and sweet corn.
- Add orzo pasta to the mixing bowl.
- In a seperate small bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over the orzo mixture and toss to coat.
- Add feta cheese and refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 422.89kcalCarbohydrates: 52.53gProtein: 11.85gFat: 19.32gSaturated Fat: 4.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.18gMonounsaturated Fat: 11.83gCholesterol: 11.35mgSodium: 323.76mgPotassium: 649.98mgFiber: 4.26gSugar: 2.84gVitamin A: 1970.36IUVitamin B1: 0.16mgVitamin B2: 0.25mgVitamin B3: 3.09mgVitamin B5: 0.7mgVitamin B6: 0.29mgVitamin B12: 0.21µgVitamin C: 52.94mgVitamin D: 0.05µgVitamin E: 2.61mgVitamin K: 271.79µgCalcium: 135.1mgCopper: 0.36mgFolate: 91.28µgIron: 3.08mgManganese: 0.84mgMagnesium: 64.74mgPhosphorus: 222.1mgSelenium: 38.81µgZinc: 1.84mgNet Carbohydrates: 48.27g
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Data source: USDA
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How Long Does Orzo Salad Last?
| Method | Duration |
| Fridge | 3 to 4 days. |
| Freezer | 2 months – not ideal results. |
How To Reheat Orzo Salad?
| Method | Duration |
| Microwave | 2 minutes |
| Oven | 8 minutes |
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