Greek Orzo Salad
A refreshing and tangy Greek-inspired salad, perfect for any gathering or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 lemon lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups orzo (uncooked, regular or whole wheat)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber cucumber sliced into half-moons
- 0.5 red onion red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Cook in salted water without adding oil.
- Dice all vegetables and slice the olives while the pasta cooks.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, shake well, then dress the salad. Crumble feta over the top and toss.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare the salad a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld together.