Description
A vibrant, colorful salad featuring tender orzo pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s done, drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir gently to mix those vibrant colors and flavors.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined. Drizzle this delightful dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat all the ingredients beautifully.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate it for a while until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Notes
This salad can be prepared a day in advance. Add the dressing just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg